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Implications for Closing the Gaps in Awareness and Treatment to Enhance Care for Rheumatic Heart DiseaseBy Sinu Jose, Gayathri P.V.
Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major preventable cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of Asia and Africa. Originating from inadequately treated acute rheumatic fever (ARF) following Group A streptococcal infection, RHD predominantly affects children and young adults and continues to impose a substantial clinical, social, and economic burden. Global Burden of Disease estimates indicate that over 38 million people were affected worldwide …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 41–44 Read article →