A common, serious complication of rheumatic fever is:
a. Seizures. c. Pulmonary hypertension.
b. Cardiac arrhythmias. d. Cardiac valve damage.
ANS: D
Cardiac valve damage is the most significant complication of rheumatic fever. Seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension are not common complications of rheumatic fever.
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