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Understanding Rheumatic Heart Disease by Abigail Faith Pretesto is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is influenced by predisposing factors like family history and age, and precipitated by environmental factors such as low socioeconomic status. The disease involves an immune response to Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus, leading to inflammation and potential damage to heart tissues, resulting in complications like endocarditis and myocarditis. Management includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and potentially heart valve replacement, with a prognosis that varies
- Author
- Abigail Faith Pretesto
- Language
- EN