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Blood pressure levels among the studentsof a selected school
IMC Journal of Medical Science, 2010 In Bangladesh, limited data are available on paediatric hypertension as well as their normal values. This study was done to assess the level of blood pressure in this population group.
Abdullah Al-Shafi Mazumder +5 more
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The Lancet Global Health, 2019 Summary: Background: The World Health Assembly 2018 approved a resolution on rheumatic heart disease to strengthen programmes in countries where this condition remains a substantial public health problem. We aimed to describe the regional burden, trends,
Pedro Ordunez, PhD +5 more
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Heart Transplantation in Endstage Rheumatic Heart Disease - Experience of an Endemic Area
, 2017 Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a significant cause of cardiovascular disease in developing countries. The nonsuppurative cardiovascular sequel of group A streptococcal infection is sustained inflammatory and immune reactions toward the
Chi, Nai-Hsin;Chou, Nai-Kuan;Yu, Ya-Hui;Yu, Hsi-Yu;Wu, I-Hui;Chen, Yih-Sharng;Huang, Shu-Chien;Ko, Wen-Je;Wang, Shoei-Shen +1 more
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Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in a Public School of Belo Horizonte
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2014 Background: Previous studies indicate that compared with physical examination, Doppler echocardiography identifies a larger number of cases of rheumatic heart disease in apparently healthy individuals.
Lavinia Pimentel Miranda +3 more
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Epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
, 2018 This chapter outlines the current best estimates for mortality and morbidity for group A Streptococcus, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic heart disease and in particular highlights the disproportionate burden of disease.
Liesl Zühlke
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2018 Background Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, especially in China. More than a half of valvular heart diseases are caused by acute rheumatic fever. microRNA is involved in many physiological and pathological processes.
Qiyu Lu +6 more
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Carnitine levels in patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease
, 1997 Objective: Carnitine, a small aminoacid derivative plays a major role in fatty acid oxidation. Myocardial carnitine deficiency may cause malfunction of the heart. Rheumatic valvular heart disease can be associated with myocardial dysfunction.
Ustdal, M +13 more
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Tantchou Tchoumi Jacques Cabral
Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series MedicineBackground. Rheumatic heart disease remains a source of substantial morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Efforts to decrease the incidence of rheumatic fever and the severity of rheumatic heart disease involve reduced exposure to group ...
Tantchou Tchoumi Jacques Cabral
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Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease among School Students in a Rural Area of Minia District and the Role of Family Living Conditions as a Risk Factor [PDF]
Minia Journal of Medical ResearchBackground: In low-income nations, Rheumatic valvular heart disease remains a major cause of morbidity and premature deaths. Accurate prevalence data in Egypt are still lacking yet highly desirable to facilitate healthcare planning.
Nagia El-shokrany +3 more
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INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS DUE T O SALMONELLA TYPHI
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2004 Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) remains an important predisposing lesion for infective endocarditis (IE) in developing countries. IE due to Salmonella typhi is rare but associated with potentially morbid complications.We report a case of Salmonella typhi ...
Basudha Khanal, S K Sharma, M Deb
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