Question

question
infections that affect the inner layer of the wall of the heart produce ____________, a condition that can destroy the heart valves. the mortality rate may reach 21 - 35%.
answer
carditis
cardiac tamponade
myocarditis
constrictive pericarditis
endocarditis

Explanation:

• Carditis: Refers to inflammation of the heart but is a general term and not specific to the inner layer.
• Cardiac tamponade: Is the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart, not related to inner - layer infection.
• Myocarditis: Is inflammation of the myocardium (heart muscle), not the inner layer.
• Constrictive pericarditis: Involves the pericardium (outer covering of the heart), not the inner layer.
• Endocarditis: Is the inflammation of the endocardium (inner layer of the heart wall), which can damage heart valves as described.

Answer:

endocarditis