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SBE Subacute bacterial endocarditis.  See also  Bacterial Endocardititis.
 
Septa The muscular walls dividing the two chambers of the left side of the heart from the two chambers on the right. The atrial septum separates the top chambers and the ventricular septum separates the bottom chambers.
 
Shock Collapse of the circulation related to a congenital heart defect, acquired heart disease, or loss of blood volume.
 
Shunt A passage between two blood vessels or between the two sides of the heart, as in cases where an opening exists in the wall that normally separates them.
 
Stenosis abnormal narrowing, usually applied to a valve or blood vessel.
 
Stress Test A diagnostic method used to determine the body's response to physical stress. Usually involves monitoring an EKG and other physiological parameters such as breathing rate and blood pressure while the patient is exercising.