Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania

Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania

Abstract Background Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) continues to cause suffering and premature deaths in many sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, where the disease is still endemic. RHD is largely preventable and determining its community burden is an important critical step in any RHD prevention prog...

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Main Authors: Pilly Chillo, Reuben Mutagaywa, Deogratias Nkya, Marina Njelekela, Gideon Kwesigabo, Febronia Kahabuka, Vanessa Kerry, Appolinary Kamuhabwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Rheumatic heart disease
Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease
Sub-sahara Africa
Tanzania
Rheumatic fever
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03186-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03186-y

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