Journal of the American Heart Association
Journal of the American Heart Association
5 years ago

Comparison Between Different Strategies of Rheumatic Heart Disease Echocardiographic Screening in Brazil: Data From the PROVAR (Rheumatic Valve Disease Screening Program) Study.

Luise Cristina T R Barros, Cassio M Oliveira, Kaciane K B Oliveira, Allison Tompsett, Eduardo L V Lopes, Tainá V Lourenço, Bruno R Nascimento, Vitória M L R de Rezende, Luciana C X Lafeta, Camila G Ferreira, Antonio Luiz P Ribeiro, Amanda O Lauar, Sandra Regina T Castilho, Lindsay Perlman, Andrea Z Beaton, Gabriel A L Carmo, Iara M Castro, Hedda Richards, Graziela Chequer, Catherine L Webb, Ana Luísa M Costa, Júlia P A Santos, Maria Carmo P Nunes, Isabella M Teixeira, Zilda Maria A Meira, Karlla C A Lauriano, Letícia Maria M Rabelo, Michelle C Galbas, Gabriela Z L Ruiz, Adriana C Diamantino, Craig Sable
Considering the limited accuracy of clinical examination for early diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), echocardiography has emerged as an important epidemiological tool. The ideal setting for screening is yet to be defined. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of latent RHD in schoolchildren (aged 5-18 years) and to compare effectiveness of screening between public schools, private schools, and primary care centers in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.117.008039

DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.117.008039

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