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rheumatic heart disease

/ruːˈmætɪk hɑːrt dɪˈziːz/

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/ruːˈmætɪk hɑːrt dɪˈziːz/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором сердечные клапаны необратимо повреждаются ревматической лихорадкой, вызванной нелеченой или недостаточно леченной стрептококковой инфекцией.

A medical condition in which the heart valves are permanently damaged by rheumatic fever, caused by an untreated or under-treated streptococcal infection.

  1. Heart condition from rheumatic feverC1formal

    A chronic heart condition caused by damage to the heart valves from one or more episodes of acute rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    ruРевматическая болезнь сердца

    • Rheumatic heart disease often develops years after the initial infection.
    • Patients with rheumatic heart disease may require valve replacement surgery.
    • Preventing strep throat infections can reduce the risk of rheumatic heart disease.