Rheumatic heart disease and congestive heart failure in antenatal mother: A case report

Authors

  • Jaya Menon Nursing Superintendent, Heartcity, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • Jane Abishak Nursing Supervisor, Heart city, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • Mariya Jencia P Clinical Ward Senior Staff, Heartcity, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • Jenofia Nurse Educator, Heartcity, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Abstract

Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a chronic cardiovascular condition resulting from damage to the heart valves following repeated episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an inflammatory disease triggered by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcal) infections. Ongoing research aims to develop effective vaccines and novel therapeutics to address this preventable yet life-threatening disease.

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Published

2025-12-26

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 5 (2025): October-December

Section

Articles