Rheumatic heart disease

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  1. 3. What is the term for the abnormal thickening of heart valve tissue seen in rheumatic heart disease?
  2. 4. What role do anti-inflammatory medications play in managing rheumatic heart disease?
  3. 8. Which joints are commonly affected by the inflammatory response in rheumatic fever?
  4. 9. In rheumatic heart disease, which layer of the heart becomes inflamed?
  5. 11. What is the term for the surgical repair or replacement of a damaged heart valve?
  6. 13. pyogenes Which bacterial infection is commonly associated with the development of rheumatic heart disease?
  7. 14. The inflammation of which part of the heart is a characteristic feature of rheumatic heart disease?
  8. 15. Name the condition that often precedes the development of rheumatic heart disease.
  9. 17. Name the imaging technique often used to diagnose and monitor rheumatic heart disease.
  10. 18. Name the antibody that plays a role in the autoimmune response leading to rheumatic heart disease.
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  1. 1. Which demographic group is most commonly affected by rheumatic heart disease?
  2. 2. Disease What is the long-term consequence of untreated rheumatic fever on heart valves
  3. 5. What is the recommended antibiotic for the treatment of streptococcal infections to prevent rheumatic fever?
  4. 6. What type of fever is commonly associated with rheumatic heart disease?
  5. 7. Valve Which valve of the heart is frequently affected by rheumatic heart disease?
  6. 10. What term is used to describe the abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often associated with rheumatic heart disease?
  7. 12. What lifestyle factors may contribute to the development of rheumatic heart disease?
  8. 16. Fever What is the primary cause of rheumatic heart disease?