At the Heart of the Community: Implementation of Echocardiographic Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Primary Care Facilities of Northern Borneo Island

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a potentially life-threatening condition that causes long-standing public health concerns. Echocardiography is a reliable diagnostic and screening technique for many cardiovascular conditions, including RHD. It is commonly used in tertiary care facilities...

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Main Authors: Sam Froze Jiee, Lim Kai Joo, Pee Nai Eng, Aini Simon Sumeh, Anisah Jantim, Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan, Siva Rao Muniandy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319241233178