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

Cardiology in the Young
Mehmet G RamoğluOsman Yeşilbaş

Abstract

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.

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