Cardiac Pathology — MCQs

Which of the following is a characteristic finding in acute rheumatic fever?

A 60-year-old male presented with acute chest pain of 4 hours duration. Electrocardiographic examination revealed a new Q wave with ST segment depression. He succumbed to his illness within 24 hours of admission. The heart revealed the presence of a transmural hemorrhagic area over the septum and anterior wall of the left ventricle. Light microscopic examination is most likely to reveal what?

What is the true statement about rheumatization of the mitral valve?

Amyloidosis of the heart presents with which of the following?

What are the contents of Aschoff's nodules?

Which of the following is NOT a typical manifestation of infective endocarditis?

Heart failure cells are found in which organ?

A myocardial infarct showing early granulation tissue has most likely occurred:

What causes the tigroid appearance of the myocardium?

Heart failure cells contain which of the following?