Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease at the Department of Child Health, School of Medicine University of North Sumatera/ Dr. Pirngadi Hospital, Medan (1983 - 1985)

  • Mahruzzaman Naim Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan, Medan, North Sumatera
  • Guslihan Dasa Tjipta Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan, Medan, North Sumatera
  • A. Afif Siregar Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan, Medan, North Sumatera
  • Sahat Halim Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan, Medan, North Sumatera
Keywords: rheumatic fever; rheumatic heart disease; valvular disorders; major criteria of Jones; carditis; polyarthritis

Abstract

A retrospective study on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in children was conducted at the Department of Child Health, Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medon, during 1983 - 1985. The patients consisted of 43 females and 30 males. Most of the patients were over 12 years of age. Of the 73 patients there were 60 patients (82,19%) accompanied by valvular disorders. The most frequent major criteria of Jones found in this study were carditis and polyarthritis. Thirty one patients (42.46%) had functional status (NYHA) of grade II - IV, and 43 patients (58.90%) had cardiomegaly. The major ECG findings were enlargement of the atria or ventricles and first degree A V block. Compliance was only achieved in 25 (34.24%) cases. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are still remain a challenge for the medical professionals in tire
region to cope with.

Author Biography

Sahat Halim, Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan, Medan, North Sumatera



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Published
2018-05-14
How to Cite
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Naim M, Tjipta G, Siregar A, Halim S. Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease at the Department of Child Health, School of Medicine University of North Sumatera/ Dr. Pirngadi Hospital, Medan (1983 - 1985). PI [Internet]. 14May2018 [cited 29Mar.2024];29(3-4):64-1. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1860
Received 2018-05-14
Published 2018-05-14