Question 1

is there any permanent treatment for rheumatic heart disease and to completely eliminate a steprocoocus bacteria?

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Some what: Depending on the severity, rhd can be controlled with medications.  Penicillin keeps the strep in check to prevent recurrences. As you get older, (&gt;40), if you're not around children, pcn prophylaxis can be stopped. The ultimate treatment for rhd is commissurotomy or valve replacement but only in severe, symptomatic mitral stenosis. You can lead a normal life with treatment!

Question 2

what is the treatment for rheumatic heart disease?

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Surgical rarely: Rheumatic heart disease is caused by rheumatic fever.  In the acute setting, antibiotics to treat the strep infection, Aspirin to decrease inflammation, and occasionally steroids are used.  In most cases, the valvular scar caused by rheumatic fever are minor, and does not require intervention.  However if the regurgitant (leaky) or stenotic (narrow) condition is severe, surgery may be indicated.

Question 3

what is most likely to cause rheumatic heart disease?

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Bacterial infection: Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of a pharyngeal infection with streptococcus (strep throat). It is rare in developed countries due to the wide availability of antibiotics and better hygeine.

Question 4

can rheumatic heart disease take the life of a person?

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Yes!: Rarely now because the acute disease rx is better, and heart surgery is better for this post-infectious immune arthritis. It can, but far less likely.

Question 5

is asthma caused by rheumatic heart disease?

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No.: These are totally distinct illnesses.

Question 6

if you had rheumatic fever what is the chances of rheumatic heart disease later?

Accepted Answer

Up to 50%: About half of individuals who have rheumatic fever with evidence of carditis at presentation will develop significant enough damage to the heart valves to lead to a murmur later on in life (10-20 years later). The murmur may or may not be clinically significant.

Question 7

i have rheumatic heart disease with mild mitral regurgitation .can i have a baby?

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Probably: If your degree of mitral valve regurgitation is mild, your heart is not enlarged and "squeezes" well you should have no problem.  You should nevertheless consult with your cardiologist and ob/gyn to coordinate care.

Question 8

what does rheumatic heart disease mean?

Accepted Answer

Heart valve problem: Rheumatic heart disease is when antibodies (originally produced against untreated strep infections) attack heart proteins, which usually causes problems with the heart valves, like mitral regurgitation. It can also predispose you for other bacteria growing on the heart valves, so people with rheumatic heart disease must get antibiotics before receiving any dental surgery.

Question 9

help please? what is the simplest meaning of "rheumatic heart disease"?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Cards eval: You must see a board certified pediatric cardiologist in your region.  You can call or search the american board of pediatrics for a listing of those boarded specialist in this field in your area.  Usually an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound is required) combined with a complete history and physical exam.  Your primary pediatrician should make the referral and coordinate care.

Question 10

is it possible to have surgery if you have a rheumatic heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Sometimes one would need to have a damaged valve repaired or replaced.

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