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

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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.

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Is: An inflammatory heart disease that may result post streptoccocus infection. Cardiac valves may be damaged.

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