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
ANS: B
The tissues that cover the heart and heart valves are affected. The heart muscle may be involved and the mitral valve is frequently involved.
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