Rheumatic heart disease Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The most common form of acquired heart disease worldwide
A
Rheumatic heart disease
2
Q
The most common affected valve in Rheumatic heart disease
A
is Mitral valve [MR>MS] , then
Aortic
3
Q
Chemoprophylaxis via
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Benzathine penicillin
4
Q
Chemoprophylaxis duration if rheumatic fever without carditis
A
5yr or until age 21 (the longer)
5
Q
Chemoprophylaxis duration if rheumatic fever with carditis but without valve damage
A
10 yr or till 21 (the longer )
6
Q
Chemoprophylaxis duration if rheumatic fever with carditis and persistent valvular disease)
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10 yr or till age 40 (the longer)
sometimes life long
