Deformities secondary to rheumatic endocarditis most often affect the:
A. mitral valve
B. aortic valve
C. left atrial endocardium
D. tricuspid valve
E. pulmonary valve
Ayushi Answered question August 19, 2024
The correct answer is A. mitral valve.
Rheumatic endocarditis, a complication of acute rheumatic fever (ARF), most commonly affects the mitral valve, leading to:
– Mitral stenosis (narrowing of the valve opening)
– Mitral regurgitation (leaking of the valve)
– Mixed mitral valve disease (combination of stenosis and regurgitation)
aanya.bansal Answered question August 19, 2024