Question

If the papillary muscles in the left ventricle were damaged during a heart attack, which valve would be affected

Answer 1

Answer:

mitral valve

Explanation:

Papillary muscle rupture is a rare and potentially fatal complication often following a myocardial infarction or secondary to infective endocarditis. Acute rupture frequently results in severe mitral valve regurgitation and subsequent acute life-threatening cardiogenic shock and pulmonary edema.