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Rheumatic Heart Disease

Learn about the epidemiology, causes, treatment, and prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).

Released:

February 1, 2022

Audience:

Physicians, Medical Students

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the pathophysiology leading to development of RHD. 

  • Identify signs and symptoms associated with RHD. 

  • Describe physical exam findings associated with RHD. 

  • Review medical evaluation and treatment of RHD. 

  • Identify major complications and long term management of patients with RHD.

Author(s)

Emmanuel Kamanzi Rusingiza, MD 

Pediatrics Cardiologist | Kigali University Teaching Hospital CMHS, University of Rwanda

Citation

Rusingiza E, Baiu I, DelSignore L. Rheumatic Heart Disease. 5/2016. Online video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3168/rheumatic-heart-disease.

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