Fig 13 Fig 14 Verrucous refers to the wart-like nodules of the valvular leaflets. This is a non-inflammatory degenerative proliferative disorder of the valvular matrix.
Endothelial damage is usually the initiator for platelet aggregation - thrombus formation.
Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium as the result of direct invasion by the infectious agent or of sensitization by a predisposing factor.