Acute rheumatic fever presenting with severe endocarditis involving four valves, and ventricular tachycardia

Ramoglu M. G., Epcacan S., Yesilbas O.

CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, cilt.29, sa.1, ss.78-81, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s1047951118001518
  • Dergi Adı: CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.78-81
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Acute rheumatic fever is the most commonly acquired heart disease in developing countries. The most common cardiac presentation is valvular disease. Although some rhythm disturbances may occur during the acute stages of the disease, ventricular tachycardia is extremely rare. Here, a case of acute rheumatic fever with severe endocarditis involving four valves and ventricular tachycardia is presented.