A child is seen by her pediatrician and is found to have rheumatic fever. The doctor informs the parents that the possible consequence of this disease is
A) myocardial infarction
B) occlusion of the coronary sinus
C) patent foramen ovale
D) scarring of the mitral valve
E) ventricular septal defect

Question

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Rheumatic fever can cause scarring of the mitral valve, which can lead to mitral stenosis and/or regurgitation. This can affect the flow of blood through the heart and can ultimately lead to heart failure.

A Child Is Seen by Her Pediatrician and Is Found