A mitral valve damaged by rheumatic fever fails to open completely.What is this called
A)mitral stenosis
B)complete heart block
C)myocardial ischemia
D)mitral incompetence

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Mitral stenosis occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and ventricle, becomes narrowed or blocked. In this case, the valve is damaged by rheumatic fever and fails to open completely, causing the blood flow to be restricted from the left atrium to the left ventricle. This can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain.

A Mitral Valve Damaged by Rheumatic Fever Fails to Open