Reuben K Mutagaywa, Engerasiya Kifai, Mercy Elinisa, Henry Mayala, Peter Kisenge, Tulizo Shemu, Evarist Nyawawa, Peter P Kunambi, Respicious Boniface, Aileen Barongo, Gideon Kwesigabo, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Steven Chamuleau, Maarten J Cramer, Pilly Chillo
BACKGROUND: Rheumatic heart disease remains the most common cardiovascular disease in children and young adults. The outcome of interventional versus medical therapy on the long term is not fully elucidated yet. This study provides contemporary data on the clinical profile, treatment and follow up of patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) in Tanzania. METHODS: Patients' medical information, investigations and treatment data were recorded in this prospective cohort study...
October 24, 2023: European Journal of Clinical Investigation