Association of Novel Locus With Rheumatic Heart Disease in Black African Individuals: Findings From the RHDGen Study.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.1627
Abstract: Importance Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a sequela of rheumatic fever characterized by permanent heart valve damage, is the leading cause of cardiac surgery in Africa. However, its pathophysiologic characteristics and genetics are poorly understood. Understanding… read more here.
Keywords: study; black african; african individuals; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords
Echocardiographic Screening of Rheumatic Heart Disease in American Samoa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-017-1724-4
Abstract: While rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a treatable disease nearly eradicated in the United States, it remains the most common form of acquired heart disease in the developing world. This study used echocardiographic screening to… read more here.
Keywords: echocardiographic screening; heart; heart disease; disease ... See more keywords
Atrial Fibrillation in Rheumatic Heart Disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s11936-020-00845-7
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation is the commonest sustained arrhythmia in rheumatic heart disease and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this review, we discuss its epidemiology, natural course and management with special emphasis on recent… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; fibrillation; heart disease; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords
Lessons learned in the development of sustained release penicillin drug delivery systems for the prophylactic treatment of rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13346-018-0482-z
Abstract: The current prophylactic treatment to prevent rheumatic heart disease requires four-weekly intramuscular injection of a suspension of the poorly soluble benzathine salt form of penicillin G (BPG) often for more than 10 years. In seeking to… read more here.
Keywords: delivery; rheumatic heart; drug; prophylactic treatment ... See more keywords
Effect of periodontitis on oxidative stress parameters in patients with rheumatic heart valve disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104961
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of periodontitis on oxidative stress parameters by investigating serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) total antioxidant capacity (TAOC), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative… read more here.
Keywords: stress parameters; oxidative stress; rheumatic heart; stress ... See more keywords
Maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant females with rheumatic heart disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2021.01.012
Abstract: Background Cardiac diseases are seen in 1–3% of pregnancies. In developing countries rheumatic heart disease (RHD) contributes a major cause of cardiac disorders. Objective To study the maternal and fetal outcome in women with valvular… read more here.
Keywords: heart; outcome; heart disease; disease ... See more keywords
Rheumatic heart disease in a developing country: Incidence and trend (Monastir; Tunisia: 2000-2013).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.11.249
Abstract: BACKGROUND The penicillin therapy of β hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis has aided in the decrease of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in developing countries. Tunisia is an endemic area, however, and incidence of RHD is weakly documented.… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; monastir; cardiology; trend ... See more keywords
Circulating cytokines predict severity of rheumatic heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.04.063
Abstract: BACKGROUND Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is associated with inflammation that damages cardiac valves, often requiring surgical interventions. The underlying mechanisms involved in the disease progression are not completely understood. This study aimed to evaluate cytokine… read more here.
Keywords: severity; heart disease; rheumatic heart; circulating cytokines ... See more keywords
Reproductive health professional's reported knowledge on diagnosis and management of rheumatic heart disease in pregnant women in Maputo, Mozambique.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.05.051
Abstract: BACKGROUND Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) poses a threat to African women in their reproductive years, being an important cause of maternal mortality and poor foetal outcomes. Timely diagnosis and adequate management reduce significantly obstetric complications.… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; diagnosis management; heart disease; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords
Poorly suited heart valve prostheses heighten the plight of patients with rheumatic heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.05.073
Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) still affects more patients globally than degenerative valve disease. The vast majority of these patients live in low- to middle-income countries. Once symptomatic, they will need heart valve surgery. Unfortunately, prosthetic… read more here.
Keywords: heart; disease; rheumatic heart; valve prostheses ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of rheumatic heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.09.049
Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where the capacity for diagnosis and evaluation of disease severity and complications is not always optimal. While the medical history and physical examination are important in… read more here.
Keywords: heart disease; disease; rheumatic heart; management ... See more keywords