Muscle fibers named for Wilhelm His conduct impulses towards Purkinje cells in this organ, in which electrical activity is generated by the SA node.
A disease of this organ can be caused by the HACEK complex of organisms. An autoimmune condition affecting this organ is caused by molecular mimicry of the streptococcal M protein. An infection of this organ diagnosed using the modified Duke criteria can cause the appearance of retinal Roth's spots and cutaneous hemorrhages called Janeway lesions in the hands; that disease of this organ is caused by a nidus of infection called a vegetation. Libman and Sacks name a condition in which immune complexes are deposited in this organ, and inappropriate bleeding in this organ can lead to a form of constriction called tamponade. Mobitz type I and II pathologies in this organ occur when there are intermittent interruptions in its conduction system. Muscle fibers named for Wilhelm His conduct impulses towards Purkinje cells in this organ, in which electrical activity is generated by the SA node. For 10 points, name this organ whose pathologies are often diagnosed by EKG.
A disease of this organ can be caused by the HACEK complex of organisms.
the heart [accept endocardium or pericardium or myocardium]