Pediatricsbasic
Rheumatic mitral stenosis generally becomes fully established immediately after the acute illness.
Answer
false
Explanation
Mitral stenosis develops gradually through fibrosis and contracture; the lecture states it takes at least 10 years to become fully established. **Key takeaway:** Chronic stenosis may emerge years or decades after ARF. **Glossary:** Stenosis: narrowing of a valve opening.
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