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HUSM endocarditis team's approach to acute ruptured chordae tendineae in chronic rheumatic heart disease

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Neglected rheumatic heart disease (RHD) can lead to severe complications and change patients' quality of life, particularly that of young patients. This report highlights the importance of public health education for patients and families in preventing RHD complications. In RHD management, prevention is better than cure.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9482

Authors: Mohd Khairi Othman, Anis Alyani Abdullahilhai, Zurkurnai Yusof, W. Yus Haniff W. Isa, Alwi Muhd Besari Hashim, Ariffin Marzuki Mokhtar, Aimatnuddin Husairi Hussain, Mohamad Hasyizan Hassan, Ahmad Zuhdi Mamat

Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730

Funders: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

OpenAlex ID: W4404087301

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