Newly diagnosed rheumatic heart disease among indigenous populations in the Pacific

Conclusions
Newly diagnosed RHD is associated with poor outcomes, mainly in patients with moderate or severe valve disease and no secondary prophylaxis.

Source: Heart - November 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mirabel, M., Tafflet, M., Noël, B., Parks, T., Axler, O., Robert, J., Nadra, M., Phelippeau, G., Descloux, E., Cazorla, C., Missotte, I., Gervolino, S., Barguil, Y., Rouchon, B., Laumond, S., Jubeau, T., Braunstein, C., Empana, J.-P., Marijon, E., Tags: Open access, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Clinical diagnostic tests Valvular heart disease Source Type: research