Heart failure

Question 1

stats for heart failure in aboriginal and torres strait islanders

Answer 1

1.7x the prevelance
2.6x more hospitalisations
2x deaths
3x more likely to have major coronary event

Question 2

acite rhuematic heart disease stats for aboriginal and torres strait islander

Answer 2

19x more likely to die from acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Question 3

untreated rheumatic heart disease

Answer 3

heart failure
damage to one or more heart vallves remaining after an episode of cute rheumatic fever
those affected are at risk of arrythmias, stroke, endocarditis and complications during pregnancy
100% preventable

Question 4

strep infections guidelines in aboriginal and torres strait islanders

Answer 4

streptococcal infections (tonsillitis/strep A impetigo) treated with antibiotics to prevent abnormal immune response to strep A leading to acute rheumatic fever

Question 5

management principles for heart disease

Answer 5

1. prevention across the continuum
2. early detection and treatment
3. integration and continuity of prevention and care
4. self management

Question 6

derbal yerrigan health service

Answer 6

primary health care service
chronic disease management, maternal and child health program, health promotion
prevention, early intervention and coordinated care
continuity of care