1. Rheumatic Heart Disease

2. Heart valves (mitral or aortic) have been damaged by a bacterial infection

4. Typically begins with a form of streptococcus infection
Ex. strep throat, scarlet fever

5. Most individuals develop rheumatic fever (no longer contagious)
New fever appears
Arthritis sets in (large joints then small joints)
Anemia
Pallor

6. Rapid heart beat
Sweating
Malaise
Loss of appetite
Weight loss

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10. Valve Abnormality ©http://images. healthcentersonline

11. Medication (antibiotics for years) Surgery
Treatment?
Medication (antibiotics for years)
Surgery
Replacement valve