A common,serious complication of rheumatic fever is
A) Seizures
B) Cardiac dysrhythmias
C) Pulmonary hypertension
D) Cardiac valve damage

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Rheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart valves, leading to conditions such as mitral stenosis or regurgitation. This is a common and serious complication of the disease. While seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension can also occur in some cases, valve damage is the most common and significant complication.

A Common,serious Complication of Rheumatic Fever Is