Thursday, 4 May 2017

Mortality Due to Rheumatic Heart Disease in Developing World: A Preventable Problem

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) has been a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in underdeveloped and developing countries, since this disease has been identified. Its prevalence has significantly come down in developed countries but this still remains an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality of younger age group in underprivileged world. The most important fact associated with this condition is, this is a preventable problem and a lot of morbidity and mortality can be avoided with proper preventive measures.

Rheumatic Heart Disease
A retrospective medical record audit was conducted for the patients who died during the year 2013 (from 1st January to 31st December) in Indira Gandhi institute of cardiology, Patna with the diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease. Information’s regarding demographics and the diagnosis were collected and data was analysed using statistical methods.
Results:  All-cause mortality and mortality due to RHD at Indira Gandhi Institute of Cardiology during year 2013. During the whole year 2013, a total of 972 patients died at Indira Gandhi institute of cardiology, Patna. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>

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