Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

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.