Septic emboli, a common complication of infective endocarditis, are a result of the fact that:
A) vegetations are loosely attached and fragile.
B) the valves are no longer competent.
C) cardiac output is reduced.
D) heart contractions are irregular.

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Septic emboli occur because the vegetations in infective endocarditis are loosely attached and fragile, making them prone to breaking off and traveling through the bloodstream.

Septic Emboli, a Common Complication of Infective Endocarditis, Are a Result