Rheumatic Fever - Prognosis



RF patients who do not develop carditis have an excellent prognosis. Other symptoms of the disease eventually disappear without complications. Even patients who have mild cases of carditis are likely to experience a full recovery. Severe cases of carditis are another matter. In this case, patients are likely to develop a variety of heart problems that may lead to heart failure. Serious heart problems can often be treated by surgery.

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