Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam

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Which of the following set of diseases is associated with valvular heart disease?
  1. Systemic lupus erythematosus, syphilis, Marfan syndrome, carcinoid syndrome
  2. Amyloidosis, Tuberculosis, Sjogren syndrome
  3. Ankylosing spondylitis, Leprosy
  4. Rheumatic fever, collagen vascular disease
Explanation

Answer: B - The set of diseases associated with valvular heart disease is "Rheumatic fever, collagen vascular disease." Rheumatic fever can lead to rheumatic heart disease, which often damages the heart valves. Collagen vascular diseases, including various autoimmune disorders, can also affect the heart valves. The other sets of diseases listed have different primary associations and are not typically known for their direct association with valvular heart disease.

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