Rheumatic Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
When does RHD develop?
A
During rheumatic fever
2
Q
What treatments are used for RHD?
A
Antibiotics to treat strep Anti inflammatory drugs Dec. cardiac workload (bed rest) Manage symptoms Deal with complications
3
Q
What occurs when someone has an acute form of RHD?
A
Self-limit, monitor and treat symptoms to ensure no complications arise
4
Q
What occurs when someone has a chronic form of RHD?
A
Severe heart damage
5
Q
What occurs to the heart in RHD?
A
Inflammation of the valves, myocardium, and pericardium
6
Q
What is rheumatic fever?
A
It is when antibodies and T cells attack the microbe (strep throat bacteria) and mistarget self antigens due to molecular mimicry
7
Q
What parts of the body have self-antigens in rheumatic fever?
A
Heart
Joints
CNS
Skin
8
Q
What causes rheumatic fever?
A
Untreated strep throat
