A 67 year old was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.Tests now reveal lipoprotein deposition with 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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The history of lipoprotein deposition with chronic inflammation impairing blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta is indicative of aortic stenosis, which is characterized by narrowing of the aortic valve, often due to calcification or fibrosis, leading to restricted blood flow.

A 67 Year Old Was Previously Diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart