What are the different complications of Rheumatic Fever?
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One of the major complications of rheumatic fever is permanent damage to the heart, including damaged heart valves and heart failure. This is known as rheumatic heart disease and usually occurs years to decades after the original illness. However, severe rheumatic fever can start to damage the heartRead more
One of the major complications of rheumatic fever is permanent damage to the heart, including damaged heart valves and heart failure. This is known as rheumatic heart disease and usually occurs years to decades after the original illness. However, severe rheumatic fever can start to damage the heart valves while your child still has symptoms of the infection.
Another complication of rheumatic fever is valve stenosis, where the valve can have problems supporting proper blood flow, usually caused by a failure of the valve to open properly. When the aortic valve is compromised, the blood flowing from the left ventricle to the aorta is impeded.
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