A Child Develops Carditis from Rheumatic Fever

question 12

Multiple Choice

A child develops carditis from rheumatic fever.Which areas of the heart are affected by carditis?

• A) Coronary arteries
• B) Heart muscle and the mitral valve
• C) Aortic and pulmonic valves
• D) Contractility of the ventricles

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Definitions:

Coronary Artery

Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, crucial for heart function and health.

Abdominal Aorta

The major blood vessel that runs from the heart through the center of the chest and abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Thoracic Aorta

The section of the aorta that runs through the thorax, supplying oxygenated blood to the chest and upper abdominal area.

Aortic Arch

The curved portion of the aorta, the major blood vessel, which emerges from the heart and arcs down to the chest and abdomen.