Rheumatic heart disease

Authors

  • Mohit Singh Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University Bhopal, India.
  • Tripti Kumar Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University Bhopal, India.

Keywords:

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Abstract

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic heart condition that develops as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal throat infections, particularly those caused by the Group A streptococcus bacteria. Although once a significant global health concern, improvements in healthcare and antibiotics have reduced its prevalence in many developed countries. However, RHD remains a serious issue in low-resource settings, affecting vulnerable populations, especially children and young adults.

How to cite this article:
Kumar T, Singh M . Rheumatic Heart Disease. Int
J Preven Cardio 2023;3(2):1-4.

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Published

2024-07-03