RF Flashcards
1
Q
What is the more common valve to be affected in RF and why
A
-mitral valve>aortic
-because mitral valve has higher pressure
2
Q
What is main bacteria causing RF
A
-group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
3
Q
What is the structure of the human body that the autoantibody attacks in RF
A
-protein M
4
Q
What is the criteria of RF (JONES)
A
-joints (polyartritis migratory)
-carditis (mitral>aortic)
-nodular subcutaneous
-erythema marginatum
-synderham chorea (involuntary irregular)
5
Q
What is the minor criteria of RF
A
-fever
-polyatralgia
-ESR
-prolonged PR interval
6
Q
What is the most important lab measure for RF
A
-high titre ASO
