An echocardiographic study of Rheumatic Heart Disease amongst children in a Tertiary Centre
Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a major form of acquired heart disease amongst children in developing countries,where it continues to be a cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the prevalence and spectrum of valvular affectation in children with RHD from t...
Main Authors: | Sadoh WE, Eguejiofor CA, Amake JA |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu
2019-12-01
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Series: | Annals of Health Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.annalsofhealthresearch.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/157 |
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