Endocarditis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 38-year-old woman presents to the emergency department due to sudden left-sided weakness. She reports over the past few weeks she has been experiencing worsening malaise, fevers and dyspnea on exertion, but today she woke up with weakness in her left arm. Past medical history is significant for systemic lupus erythematosus and nephropathy. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 182/85 mmHg. Physical examination demonstrates erythema of the cheeks and bridge of the nose with sparing of the nasolabial folds. There is 1+ edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Neurologic examination is significant for 3/5 weakness in the left upper extremity and a rightward gaze deviation. Cardiopulmonary examination is significant for a holosystolic murmur best heard at the apex that was not heard at the last examination. Follow-up blood cultures are negative. Which of the following most accurately describes the pathophysiology underlying the clinical features observed in this patient?  

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