Clinical Characteristics and Valve Lesions in Rheumatic Heart Disease Among Children at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Comparative Study of Newly Diagnosed and Known Cases

Clinical Characteristics and Valve Lesions in Rheumatic Heart Disease Among Children at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Comparative Study of Newly Diagnosed and Known Cases

Background . Rheumatic heart disease remains a significant health burden in resource-limited settings. This study investigated the clinical characteristics and valve lesion patterns of RHD in children from Eastern Ethiopia, comparing newly diagnosed and known RHD patients. Objective . This study aim...

Full description

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Temesgen Teferi Libe MD, Yunus Edris Kelil MD, Samrawit Abebaw Tegene MD, MPH, Faisel Abdi Hassen MD, MPH, Kibrom Hailemariam Mesfin MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2024-11-01
Series:	Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241298811
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Similar Items

Rate of Polypharmacy and Its Determinants Among Older Adult Cardiovascular Patients at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia
by: Shambel Nigussie, MSc, et al.
Published: (2024-01-01)

Nurses Practice of Hand Hygiene in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Observational Study
by: Nefsu Awoke, et al.
Published: (2018-01-01)

Treatment outcomes and its associated factors among neonates admitted with sepsis in Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia
by: Betelhem Gezahegn, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Postexposure Prophylaxis against HIV Infection among Healthcare Workers in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia
by: Endalkachew Mekonnen Eticha, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01)

Rheumatic Heart Disease Burden
by: Stefan Milutinovic, MD, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among HIV‐Positive Patients at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia
by: Dadi Marami, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01)

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: Magnitude, Associated Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern
by: Mekuria Edae, et al.
Published: (2020-01-01)

Late initiation of antenatal care and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
by: Bayisa Dibaba, et al.
Published: (2024-11-01)

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Current Landscape and Future Direction
by: Payam Safavi-Naeini, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Advancing allergic rhinitis research through phenome-wide association studies: Insights from known genetic loci
by: Xingling Tan, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

Violent injury prevention does not equal to violent crime prevention: an analysis of violence intervention program efficacy using propensity score methods
by: Emma Holler, MPH, et al.
Published: (2022-10-01)

Intraoperative right ventricular end-systolic pressure–volume loop analysis in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A proof-of-concept methodologyCentral MessagePerspective
by: Vahid Kiarad, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Aligning with Obesity Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Initiative in Pediatric Primary Care
by: Alicia Tucker, MD, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Will Synoptic Reporting Really Improve Cancer Outcomes?
by: Ton Wang, MD, MS, et al.
Published: (2024-06-01)

Integrated vascular surgery residency to thoracic surgery fellowship: A less-known training pathway for modern cardiothoracic surgery
by: Vahram Ornekian, MD, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Acetabular Hydatid Cyst in a Teenage Girl: A Rare Manifestation and Successful Long-Term Management With Combined Surgical and Anthelmintic Approaches
by: Mohammadreza Razzaghof, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Siponimod-associated cystoid macular edema without known risk factors
by: Min Young Kim, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

“Awake” Cannulation of Patients for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygen: An Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry
by: Amira Mohamed, MD, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Editorial for November/December Issue of AACE Clinical Case Reports
by: Sina Jasim, MD, MPH
Published: (2024-11-01)

Editorial for January/February Issue of AACE Clinical Case Reports
by: Sina Jasim, MD, MPH
Published: (2025-01-01)

Author's reply regarding “Subtalar extra-articular screw arthroereisis: Early North American experience in a novel minimally invasive treatment for pediatric pes planovalgus”
by: Susan T. Mahan, MD, MPH
Published: (2024-05-01)

Patient and Hospital Characteristics Associated with Admission Among Patients With Minor Isolated Extremity Firearm Injuries: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
by: Arielle C. Thomas, MD, MPH, MS, et al.
Published: (2024-06-01)

Characterizing Wellness Initiatives in Academic Radiation Oncology Departments
by: Sara Beltrán Ponce, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-02-01)

Subdural empyema in patient with SARS-CoV-2 positivity: A rare case report of 3 patients
by: Hamidreza Aghadoost, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-03-01)

Papillary Muscle Rupture in the Setting of Endocarditis
by: Kristy Leker MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-11-01)

A Review of “Access to Care” Issues in Aortic Stenosis Patients: A Negative Report Card
by: Adam M. Reisman, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

Factors Contributing to Late Breast Cancer Diagnosis at the Brazzaville University Hospital in 2020, Congo: A Cross-Sectional Analytic Study
by: Michel Ilboudo MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

Massive Periacetabular Osteolysis Treated With Acetabular Cup Retention and Cemented Screw Fixation
by: Isabella T. Wu, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2025-02-01)

Response to: Comment on Genetic Ancestry-Specific Molecular and Survival Differences in Admixed Breast Cancer Patients
by: Alexandra E. Hernandez, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-06-01)

Endovascular repair with the Gore thoracoabdominal multibranch endoprosthesis for proximal degeneration after prior fenestrated endovascular aortic repair
by: Lauren Cralle, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-02-01)

Can Variation in Costs for Cardiovascular Procedures Be Attributed to Inefficiency in Care Delivery? Challenges in Causality, Data Availability, and the Need for Price Transparency
by: Waseem Nosair, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

The Public Health Service “Increased Risk” 2020 Policy Change Has not Improved Organ Utilization in the United States: A Nationwide Cohort Study
by: Dane C. Paneitz, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-03-01)

Concurrent Calcaneal Osteotomy with Hindfoot Arthrodesis for Pes Planovalgus: Outcomes and Alignment
by: James A. Lendrum MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

Unit cost and hope: Increased NHS resilience through tech-enabled transformation
by: Timothy G. Ferris, MD, MPH
Published: (2024-03-01)

Multimodal Deep Learning for Differentiating Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis Using Prospective Representative Data
by: N.V. Prajna, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-03-01)

The Impact of Complication Timing on the Outcomes of Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
by: Tahera Alnaseri, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-11-01)

Growth, Therapeutic Effectiveness, and Disparities in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Lessons from Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use in Latin America
by: Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-12-01)

The Beta-Blockers Must Go On: Preinjury Continuation of Beta-Adrenergic Blockade Medications Associated With Mortality Benefit in Severe Blunt Traumatic Brain Injury
by: Joseph Herrold, MD, MPH, et al.
Published: (2024-03-01)

Letter Regarding “Radiotherapy Improves Survival in NSCLC After Oligoprogression on Immunotherapy: A Cohort Study”
by: Nanami Kosaka, MD, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01)

Remaining Steadfast on Diversity and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery
by: Nicole Z. Sommer, MD, et al.
Published: (2024-11-01)