Which condition involves inflammation inside the heart?

The condition that specifically involves inflammation inside the heart is endocarditis. This condition affects the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, known as the endocardium. It typically occurs when bacteria or other pathogens enter the bloodstream and attach to damaged areas of the heart, leading to inflammation and potential complications such as valve dysfunction or the formation of vegetations.

Understanding endocarditis is crucial because it can manifest with diverse symptoms, including fever, chills, fatigue, and new or changing heart murmurs, and it often requires prompt medical intervention to avoid severe complications.

While pericarditis refers to inflammation of the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart) and myocarditis involves inflammation of the heart muscle itself (the myocardium), endocarditis specifically targets the innermost layer of the heart. Aortic regurgitation is a condition involving the aortic valve but does not inherently involve inflammation.