The Condition That Develops on a Previously Damaged Heart Valve

question 18

Multiple Choice

The condition that develops on a previously damaged heart valve is called

• A) an aneurysm.
• B) acute bacterial endocarditis.
• C) infective endocarditis.
• D) myocarditis.
• E) effective endocarditis.

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Definitions:

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