The most common complication of rheumatic endocarditis is:
A) Bacterial endocarditis
B) Viral endocarditis
C) Fungal myocarditis
D) Parasitic endocarditis
E) Pulmonary embolism

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Rheumatic endocarditis is often caused by group A streptococcus bacteria and can lead to bacterial endocarditis as a common complication. Other complications may include heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmias. However, out of the given options, bacterial endocarditis is the most common complication.

The Most Common Complication of Rheumatic Endocarditis Is