Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Burden, cost, and epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease -- Pathogenesis of acute rheumatic fever -- Clinical evaluation and diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever -- Management of acute rheumatic fever -- Clinical evaluation and diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease -- Medical management of rheumatic heart disease -- Catheter-based investigation and treatment of rheumatic heart disease -- Surgical management of rheumatic heart disease -- Rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy -- Primordial and primary prevention prevention of ARF and RHD -- Secondary prevention of ARF and RHD -- Control programmes, registries, and access to care -- Rheumatic heart disease screening -- Group A streptococcal vaccine -- Advocacy and education -- Acute complications and Emergencies of ARF and RHD.

Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease is a concise, yet comprehensive, clinical resource highlighting must-know information on rheumatic heart disease and acute rheumatic fever from a global perspective. Covering the major issues dominating the field, this practical resource presents sufficient detail for a deep and thorough understanding of the latest treatment options, potential complications, and disease management strategies to improve patient outcomes. Divided into four distinct sections for ease of navigation: Acute Rheumatic Fever, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Population-Based Strategies for Disease Control, and Acute and Emergency Presentations. International editors and chapter authors ensure a truly global perspective. Covers all clinical aspects, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management, and treatment. Includes key topics on population-based measures for disease control for effective primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Consolidates today's available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.