1st Edition by Dr. Scott Dougherty (Editor), Jonathan Carapetis (Editor), Liesl Zuhlke (Editor), Nigel Wilson (Editor)
Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
is a concise, yet comprehensive, clinical resource highlighting
must-know information on rheumatic heart disease and acute rheumatic
fever from a global perspective. Covering the major issues dominating
the field, this practical resource presents sufficient detail for a deep
and thorough understanding of the latest treatment options, potential
complications, and disease management strategies to improve patient
outcomes.
- Divided into four distinct sections for ease of
navigation: Acute Rheumatic Fever, Rheumatic Heart Disease,
Population-Based Strategies for Disease Control, and Acute and Emergency
Presentations.
- International editors and chapter authors ensure a truly global perspective.
- Covers all clinical aspects, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management, and treatment.
- Includes key topics on population-based measures for disease control for effective primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- Consolidates today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.
