In Infective Endocarditis, Septic Emboli May Break Off

question 92

Multiple Choice

In infective endocarditis, septic emboli may break off. What is/are the possible outcome(s) of emboli in the circulation?

• A) They may block blood vessels, leading to death of the tissue supplied by the vessel.
• B) They can cause a vessel to weaken and balloon out, forming an aneurysm.
• C) They lead to the formation of immune complexes that lodge in the skin, the eyes, and other body structures.
• D) They can cause a vessel to weaken and balloon out, forming an aneurysm AND they may block blood vessels, leading to death of the tissue supplied by the vessel.
• E) They lead to the formation of immune complexes that lodge in the skin, the eyes, and other body structures AND they can cause a vessel to weaken and balloon out, forming an aneurysm.

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