Outcomes of asymptomatic and symptomatic rheumatic heart disease

Includes bibliographical references === Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a leading cause of heart disease in children and young adults in the developing world, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Early secondary prophylaxis may retard the deleterious progression from its antecedent,...

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Main Author: Zühlke, Liesl Joanna
Other Authors: Mayosi, Bongani M
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16785