Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Complications of Rheumatic Heart Disease and Acute Emergencies
Introduction The clinical course of both acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) may be complicated by acute life-threatening conditions. This chapter will focus on: (1) the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute heart failure (AHF); (2)…