Lifelong Rheumatic Heart Disease: Evolution and Need for Tailored Care.

Journal: JACC. Case Reports
Published:
Abstract

Rheumatic heart disease leads to significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. This case presentation emphasizes the importance of considering patients' unique socioeconomic factors, such as crowded living conditions and multigenerational housing, to implement culturally sensitive approaches to prevention, diagnosis, secondary antibiotic prophylaxis, and management.

Authors
Sharona Hariri, Kaylin Nguyen, Joseph Hanna, Jonathan Soverow, Robin Wachsner
Relevant Conditions

Strep Throat