ARF RHD Guideline
The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition)
Written by experts from across the country and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory group, The 2020 ARF/RHD guideline is a guide for recommended diagnosis and management of ARF and RHD in Australia that is clinically sound and culturally safe.
The Guideline Development Framework provides a summary of the guideline review project. The Framework includes members of the project team, governance, intellectual property, stakeholder engagement, and the process for endorsement. Content development includes the process for expert consensus, editing and design, and acknowledgement of the writing groups.
Summary of Changes
This five minute video highlights some of the important changes in the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition). Made for people already familiar with the previous edition (2nd edition).
Key Information
This document is a summary of the key information presented in the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition).
Useful Tables and Figures
The following tables and figures have been extracted from the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition) to download for your convenience.
Priority Classifications of RHD and Recommended Follow-up
Referral Algorithm for Pregnant Women with RHD
Secondary Prophylaxis Duration
2020 Updated Criteria for ARF Diagnosis
Priorities in Managing ARF in Acute Settings
Detailed Overview of Changes
This 16 minute video provides health professionals with a detailed overview of changes now found in the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition).
Ordering Online
To order a printed copy of The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition), please click the link below and provide your name, address and name of organisation (if applicable) and number of copies required (maximum of 4). RHDAustralia will provide free postage within Australia. Delivery time will vary but please expect at least 4-6 weeks.
LAST UPDATED 23 JUNE 2020