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Rheumatic Heart Disease in Pregnancy - AMOSS

This flyer contains information about rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy (Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System, AMOSS).   

Global Status of BPG Report

This document provides an overview of Benzathine penicillin G and its uses. (2016)

Rheumatic valve disease: the New Zealand perspective

Dr. Adam El Gamel provides an overview of RHD and cardiac surgery, including surgical considerations. (2016)

Cardiac surgery case studies - Dr Bo Reményi

Dr Bo Reményi describes the journey of two children from diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever to rheumatic heart disease and heart valve surgery. (2016) (Contains images of a person who has died)

ARF/RHD: What we know we don't know - Prof Bart Currie

Professor Bart Currie presents an overview of group A streptococcal susceptibility, acute rheumatic fever prevention, and secondary prophylaxis. (2016)

Framework for a nurse practitioner role in acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

This document outlines legislative and professional requirements and presents a case for, a Nurse Pracitioner role focusing on rheumatic heart disease. 

Tools for Implementing RHD Control Programmes (2nd edition)

This document provides a platform for establishing rheumatic heart disease control programs in low resource settings. 

eLearning - Administering Bicillin

An accredited professional development program for health professionals.

A family's journey with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease | the McAdam family

The McAdam family live every day with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Cherie McAdam's daughter Kenya had recurrent acute rheumatic fever which was undiagnosed and resulted in Kenya developing rheumatic heart disease requiring emergency open heart surgery. Cherie's son Luke receives regular penicillin injections for acute rheumatic fever. By sharing their story, the family hope to raise awareness to improve care for other families.

Presented at RHDAustralia Seminar Series, Darwin, August 2014.

Echocardiography in rheumatic heart disease | Ben Reeves

Dr Ben Reeves discusses the use of echocardiography to diagnose rheumatic heart disease (2014).

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