What Is the Most Likely Outcome of Mitral Valve Incompetence

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely outcome of mitral valve incompetence?

• A) Blood will flow backward into the right atrium.
• B) Blood will flow backward into the left atrium.
• C) Blood will flow backward into the left ventricle.
• D) Blood will flow backward into the right ventricle.

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