Rheumatic Heart Disease Rheumatic Heart Disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood Rheumatic fever principally involves the heart, joints, CNS (Central Nervous System), skin, subcutaneous tissues. The term Rheumatic heart disease refers to the cardiac involvement develops to 50% of patients and ma y affect the endocardium, myocardium or pericardium. It may later affect the heart valves, causing chronic valvular disease. The extent of damage to the heart depends on where the disorder strikes. Causative Factors •GABS (Group A Beta- Hemolytic Streptococci) •Rheumatic fever
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