Inflammation and bacterial infection of the inner lining of the heart and valves is called:
A)pericarditis.
B)endocarditis.
C)necrosis.
D)peripheral edema.

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Inflammation and bacterial infection of the inner lining of the heart and valves is called endocarditis. Pericarditis is inflammation of the outer sac surrounding the heart. Necrosis is tissue death and peripheral edema is swelling in the extremities.

Inflammation and Bacterial Infection of the Inner Lining of the Heart