An Overview of Rheumatic Heart Disease Role of Physicians, Clinical Laboratory and Pharmacist in Management and Prevention

Abstract

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) continues to be a significant public health concern that impacts children and young people in developing nations. This study sought to assess the contributions of physicians, clinical laboratories, and pharmacists in the field of treatment and prevention. Chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD) sometimes manifests with illness complications or the recurrence of rheumatic fever (RF). Insufficient management of RF/RHD results in significant harm to the heart valves and subsequent impairments. It is crucial to make active efforts in diagnosing and treating RF/RHD at an early stage, as well as implementing effective preventive measures. And everyone of the healthcare worker including physcians, nurses, pharmacist and clinical laboratory teams, have a very important roles in the management and increase the awarness among population, as well as they play a crucial role in management of RHD.