Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource

Last uploaded: July 19, 2024
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_0050827
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_0050827
Preferred Name

rheumatic heart disease

Definitions
A heart valve disease that is characterized by repeated inflammation with fibrinous repair caused by an autoimmune reaction to Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) that results in valvular damage. The cardinal anatomic changes of the valve include leaflet thickening, commissural fusion, and shortening and thickening of the tendinous cords.
Synonyms
rheumatic carditis
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