13th March 2024

A 57-year-old female with a previous history of rheumatic fever presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right-sided weakness and slurring of speech.

A 57-year-old female with a previous history of rheumatic fever presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right-sided weakness and slurring of speech. CT head confirms a large left hemispheric ischemic stroke. Which of the following is NOT considered a complication of rheumatic fever?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.