Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: Pathology, Symptoms, and Treatment - Medicine Lecture

Dive into a comprehensive 25-minute medicine lecture on acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, delivered by Dr. Waqas Fazal from MedNerd. Explore the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and detailed treatment options for these conditions. Learn about key diagnostic features, including Sydenham chorea, milk maid grip, and choreic hand. Understand the revised Jones criteria for diagnosis and discover prevention strategies, prophylaxis, and prognosis. Ideal for medical students preparing for USMLE and NEET PG exams, this lecture provides a thorough overview of these important cardiovascular topics.

Intro
Definition
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Nodules & Erythema Marginatum
Sydenham Chorea
Milk Maid Grip
Choreic Hand
Diagnosis
Revised Jones Criteria
Treatment
Prevention and Prophylaxis
Prognosis
In Summary