Rheumatic heart disease manifesting as mitral stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation in a young Asian male: a case report
This case highlights the chronic nature of RHD and its potential to cause heart failure. This report emphasizes the need for regular follow-up in patients with a history of RHD to detect potential complications and ensure timely management. The successful outcome in this case underscores the importance of a team-based approach for managing complex valvular heart disease.
Authors
- Kyu‐Yong Ko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4516-7651)
- Ji‐won Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4668-8229)
- Jae-Jin Kwak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5023-6511)
- Sung Woo Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3983-817X)
- Sung Eun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7242-5217)
Institutions
- Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytae500
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00