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Rheumatic Fever/Heart Disease Flashcards

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Rheumatic Fever

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Acute

-inflammatory disease of the heart, potentially involving all layers

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

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  • Chronic condition resulting from rheumatic fever

- Characterized by scarring and deformity of heart valves from inflammatory process

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Patho

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Occurs 2-3 weeks after group A strep pharyngitis

  • Affects heart, skin, joints, and CNS
  • Occurs primarily in young adults
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Manifestations

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  • Carditis, monoarthritis, polyarthritis
  • Pain in joints, involuntary movements of face
  • Heart block
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Interprofessional Care

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  • Antibiotics
  • NSAIDs and salicylates
  • Corticosteroids to decrease inflammation
  • Supportive measures: bedrest, limited activity during acute symptoms
  • Preventable: early detection and treatment
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