Rheumatic Heart Disease Is a Condition in Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which:

• A) Genetic factors play a role.
• B) The heart muscle and valves are damaged by a recurrent bacterial infection.
• C) The heart muscle and valves are damaged by a recurrent viral infection.
• D) The coronary arteries are destroyed through a buildup of fatty deposits.
• E) The heart muscle becomes enlarged and ineffective.

---

Definitions:

Last Recession

The most recent period of significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production.

Month/Year

Month/Year typically denotes a specific point in time, used for referencing, scheduling, and historical data compilation, often in the format MM/YYYY.

Deflation

A decrease in the general price level of goods and services, often indicating a contraction in the amount of money or credit available in the economy.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index tracks the weighted average price changes of a basket containing consumer goods and services, such as food, healthcare, and transportation, to gauge average price movements.