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.
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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