Rheumatic Heart Disease Flashcards

1
Q

When does RHD develop?

A

During rheumatic fever

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2
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What treatments are used for RHD?

A
Antibiotics to treat strep
Anti inflammatory drugs
Dec. cardiac workload (bed rest) 
Manage symptoms 
Deal with complications
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3
Q

What occurs when someone has an acute form of RHD?

A

Self-limit, monitor and treat symptoms to ensure no complications arise

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4
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What occurs when someone has a chronic form of RHD?

A

Severe heart damage

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5
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What occurs to the heart in RHD?

A

Inflammation of the valves, myocardium, and pericardium

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6
Q

What is rheumatic fever?

A

It is when antibodies and T cells attack the microbe (strep throat bacteria) and mistarget self antigens due to molecular mimicry

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7
Q

What parts of the body have self-antigens in rheumatic fever?

A

Heart
Joints
CNS
Skin

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8
Q

What causes rheumatic fever?

A

Untreated strep throat

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