Rheumatic fever
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Lance Christiansen, D.O.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [3]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [4]
Synonyms and Keywords: Rheumatic heart disease; RHD; Acute rheumatic fever; Chronic rheumatic fever; Rheumatic carditis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Rheumatic Fever from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Rheumatic fever natural history, complications, and prognosis
Diagnosis
Jones Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Echocardiography
Treatment
Medical therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Case Studies
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