Rehumatic heart disease

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  1. 2. Name the test used to confirm a recent streptococcal infection in the body.
  2. 6. What is the surgical option for severe valve damage in Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  3. 7. In Rheumatic Heart Disease, the heart valves may develop these abnormal growths.
  4. 11. Name one long-term complication of Rheumatic Heart Disease.
  5. 12. Which demographic, particularly age group, is most commonly affected by Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  6. 14. What term is used to describe the scarring and thickening of heart valves in Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  7. 15. The inflammation of which part of the heart is a key feature of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  8. 17. The mitral valve is commonly affected in Rheumatic Heart Disease. True or false?
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  1. 1. O (ASO) Which antibody is associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  2. 3. A streptococcal infection, specifically caused by which bacteria, can lead to Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  3. 4. Anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly prescribed for managing Rheumatic Heart Disease. True or false?
  4. 5. What is the primary cause of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  5. 8. What type of fever often precedes the development of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  6. 9. Rheumatic Heart Disease is more prevalent in certain socio-economic conditions. True or false?
  7. 10. The Jones Criteria are used for diagnosing Rheumatic Heart Disease. True or false?
  8. 13. Which echocardiogram technique is often used to assess heart valve damage in Rheumatic Heart Disease?
  9. 16. What is the first line of treatment for streptococcal infections to prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease?