Outcome in children with newly diagnosed rheumatic heart disease in Indonesia

CONCLUSION: After only 1 year of follow-up, approximately four in 10 children with newly diagnosed RHD developed progression of VD. An increased risk of valvular progression was associated with being over 10 years of age and a high level of CRP.PMID:35067206 | DOI:10.1080/20469047.2022.2027324

Source: Paediatrics and international child health - January 24, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Indah K Murni Nadya Arafuri Andrew C Steer M Taufik Wirawan Fransisca G W Remi Noormanto Noormanto Sasmito Nugroho Source Type: research