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A Rare Case of Congestive Heart Failure due to Isolated Aortic Valve Disease in a Middle-Aged Man Secondary to Rheumatic Fever.
J Med Cases
May 2023
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Kings County Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Centre, Brooklyn NY, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is primarily found in developing countries, but increasing migration is causing more cases to appear in developed nations; it often stems from rheumatic fever triggered by a streptococcal infection.
- A case study highlights a 48-year-old man with a history of rheumatic fever, who experienced severe cardiac symptoms including bilateral ankle swelling, dyspnea, and palpitations, leading to an emergency room visit.
- Diagnostic tests revealed significant heart issues, including atrial flutter and severe aortic stenosis, resulting in the patient receiving a tissue aortic valve replacement; post-surgery findings indicated extensive fibrosis and calcification.