Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

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.