2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2022.07.013
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Medical Treatment for Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Narrative Review

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“…However, in resource-constrained settings, medical management takes precedence. Diuretics play a crucial role in alleviating symptoms, particularly for patients with rheumatic tricuspid valve issues [4,6]. Beta-blockers are beneficial for isolated MS, enhancing diastolic filling through heart rate reduction [4].…”
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“…However, in resource-constrained settings, medical management takes precedence. Diuretics play a crucial role in alleviating symptoms, particularly for patients with rheumatic tricuspid valve issues [4,6]. Beta-blockers are beneficial for isolated MS, enhancing diastolic filling through heart rate reduction [4].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Indications for surgery in RHD require a personalized approach, considering the patient's condition, valve lesions, surgical capabilities, socio-economic factors, and individual patient preferences. Surgery is considered for symptomatic valve issues that are not manageable through catheter-based methods, particularly in cases of mixed, multivalve, or moderate-severe valvular heart disease [4,6,9]. Mitral valve repair is preferred for preserving ventricular function, while rheumatic aortic valves are typically replaced [3,4].…”
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