Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease by Dr. Dougherty, Scott

Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease by Dr. Dougherty, Scott

By: Dr. Dougherty; Scott; Jonathan Carapetis; Liesl Zuhlke

Publisher: Elsevier

Print ISBN: 9780323639828, 0323639828

eText ISBN: 9780323754606, 0323754600

Edition: 1st

Copyright year: 2021

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.