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Rheumatic Heart Disease

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During a flare up what TX is used   Anti Inflammatory drugs  
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How to prevent future infection   Antibiotics  
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s/s of non cardiac RF   Polyarthritis, headache, behavioral changes, nodules on the skin.  
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s/s of RHD   Fluid build up around heart(pouch effect) Cardiac muscle tissue, and lining of heart. Causes Arrythemias, Murmurs can occure because of damage to AV valves. Start to show signs of CHF (either Rt or Lt)  
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ASO- antibody test   DX for RHD Is for Anti Strep O antibody.  
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what is the Etiology of RHD   Idiopathic, always sequella to Step Infection.  
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what does autoimmune mean   Body builds antibodies to self. Antibody-collagen Reaction,causes inflammation to heart tissue:Pericarditis (effusion), Myocarditis (arrythmias), and Endocarditis (valve damage). Leads to Scar Tissue (Loss of valve functions, Arrhythmias)  
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other TX options for sever RHD   Mesh around heart.Surgery to repair or replace damaged valves.Aggressive with Infections (avoid or treatment). Requires changes for rest of life.  
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what does RHD lead to   arrhythmia, valve damage, fluid build up  
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what could RHD lead to if not treated   Congestive heart failure(either Rt or Lt)  
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What is the prognosis of RHD   Life long- manageable  
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What is Rheumatic Heart Disease   Damaged heart valves and dysrhythmias caused by rheumatic fever. Impares cardiac function.  
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What tests are used to diagnose RHD?   ASO agglutination test, Echo, EKG  
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