Publications by authors named "Paulo Pinto Alves Campos Vieira"
Rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are still highly prevalent, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. RHD is a neglected and underdiagnosed disease for which no specific laboratory diagnostic test is completely reliable. This is a retrospective observational study, which included 118 patients with RHD who underwent cardiac surgery from 1985 to 2018.
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- Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a significant global health issue, particularly in underdeveloped countries, where it remains a leading cause of illness and death among individuals under 25 years old.
- RHD develops as an immune response to throat infections from hemolytic streptococcus, leading to serious heart complications such as valve damage and cardiac remodeling.
- Echocardiography, especially three-dimensional echocardiography, is crucial for diagnosing RHD and tracking complications, providing detailed information on heart structure and function for effective treatment.