A 67-year-old was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Tests now show chronic inflammation that impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which diagnosis does this history support?
A) Aortic regurgitation
B) Aortic stenosis
C) Mitral regurgitation
D) Mitral stenosis

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Aortic stenosis is characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve, which impairs blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. This condition can be a consequence of chronic inflammation due to rheumatic heart disease.

A 67-Year-Old Was Previously Diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease