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(I09.8) Other specified rheumatic heart diseases
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17 801 in individuals diagnosis other specified rheumatic heart diseases confirmed
15 831 deaths with diagnosis other specified rheumatic heart diseases
89% mortality rate associated with the disease other specified rheumatic heart diseases
Diagnosis other specified rheumatic heart diseases is diagnosed Women are 42.50% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other specified rheumatic heart diseases
4 518 (88.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified rheumatic heart diseases
11 313 (89.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified rheumatic heart diseases - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-19, 25-34, 45-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-24, 35-44, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-24, 30-34, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 25-29, 35-94
Disease Features other specified rheumatic heart diseases
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified rheumatic heart diseases - what does this mean
Other specified rheumatic heart diseases occur when the body's immune system is weakened and unable to fight off bacteria that cause strep throat, leading to an infection in the heart valves. this can cause permanent damage to the valves and can lead to heart failure, stroke, or other serious complications.
What happens during the disease - other specified rheumatic heart diseases
Other specified rheumatic heart diseases is a group of conditions that are caused by the body's immune system attacking the heart. this leads to inflammation of the heart valves, which can cause the valves to become thickened, narrowed, or leaky. this can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified rheumatic heart diseases - Prevention
The best way to prevent other specified rheumatic heart diseases is to practice good hygiene, including washing hands regularly, avoiding contact with those who have been infected, and getting vaccinated against the disease. additionally, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. finally, if you are at risk of developing the disease, it is important to seek medical advice and treatment as soon as possible.