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80. A patient with a history of valvular heart disease develops infective endocarditis. What is the technical primary pathophysiological process?

A. Autoimmune inflammation of the heart valves.
B. Bacterial colonization and vegetation formation on damaged heart valves.
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C. Degeneration of heart valve tissue.
D. Increased pressure in the heart chambers.

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  • Autoimmune inflammation of the heart valves.
  • Bacterial colonization and vegetation formation on damaged heart valves.
  • Degeneration of heart valve tissue.
  • Increased pressure in the heart chambers.

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