Fibrinous Pericardial Effusion and Valvulitis Secondary to Previous Acute Rheumatic Fever: An Unusual Clinical Presentation

Fibrinous Pericardial Effusion and Valvulitis Secondary to Previous Acute Rheumatic Fever: An Unusual Clinical Presentation

Rheumatic heart disease, a sequela to acute rheumatic fever (ARF), is a major cause of acquired heart disease in children and young adults in developing countries. Valvular disease of variable severity, heart failure, and pericarditis has been observed in patients with rheumatic heart disease. A 12-...

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Main Authors: Osman Yılmaz, Ömer Kılıç, Murat Çiftel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2014-12-01
Series:Güncel Pediatri
Subjects:
Acute rheumatic fever
rheumatic heart disease
pericardial effusion
adolescent
Online Access:http://www.guncelpediatri.com/article_9929/Fibrinous-Pericardial-Effusion-And-Valvulitis-Secondary-To-Previous-Acute-Rheumatic-Fever-An-Unusual-Clinical-Presentation

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