(I01) Rheumatic fever with heart involvement
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Diagnosis rheumatic fever with heart involvement is diagnosed Men are 20.05% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis rheumatic fever with heart involvement
2 776 (38.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis rheumatic fever with heart involvement
981 (20.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease rheumatic fever with heart involvement - Men aged 85-89 and Women aged 70-74
Disease Features rheumatic fever with heart involvement
Rheumatic fever with heart involvement - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - rheumatic fever with heart involvement
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to look for signs of infection
- Echocardiogram to assess heart function
- Chest X-ray to look for signs of inflammation
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for abnormal heart rhythms
- Cardiac MRI to look for signs of heart damage
- Cardiac catheterization to assess the heart's blood supply
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce inflammation and prevent further infection.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce fluid buildup in the body.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of blood clots.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of congestive heart failure.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of stroke.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of endocarditis.
- Monitor heart function with regular check-ups.
- Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- Encourage lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reducing stress, and exercising regularly.
Rheumatic fever with heart involvement - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease rheumatic fever with heart involvement
Dyspnea
(Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Breathlessness, Air hunger, Difficulty breathing, Gasping, Panting, Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Suffocating feeling)
Dyspnea is a feeling of breathlessness or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as asthma, COPD, heart failure, or anemia. Symptoms of dyspnea may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and rapid breathing. Dyspnea can...
Cardiopalmus
(Heart palpitations, Heart fluttering, Heart racing, Skipped beats, Pounding heart, Heart throbbing, Heart thumping, Heart pounding, Heart skipping, Heart quivering)
Cardiopalmus is an irregular heartbeat, characterized by a rapid and/or forceful heartbeat. It can vary in intensity and duration and often develops gradually over time. Symptoms can range from a fluttering sensation in the chest to a racing heart rate. It can also be accompanied by chest pain, dizz...
Pain in the heart area
(Thoracic discomfort, Angina, Chest pang, Cardiac pain, Thoracic ache, Heartache, Chest pain, Cardiac ache, Thoracic pain, Heart pang, Cardiac discomfort)
Pain in the heart area is a symptom of a range of medical conditions. It can manifest as a sharp, stabbing, or burning sensation in the chest, usually in the center of the chest. It can also be felt in the left arm, neck, jaw, or back. It can come on suddenly or gradually, and can range from mild to...
Heart rhythm disorder
(Arrhythmia, Cardiac arrhythmia, Irregular heartbeat, Cardiac dysrhythmia, Cardiac rhythm disorder, Heart rhythm disturbance, Heart rhythm irregularity, Cardiac rhythm irregularity, Abnormal heartbeat, Heartbeat disorder)
Heart rhythm disorder is a condition where the heart beats irregularly or too quickly or too slowly. It can manifest as palpitations, lightheadedness, chest pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath. It can develop from a variety of causes, including lifestyle factors, medications, and underlying medica...