Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol. 66 No. 3 (2026): May 2026

Outcome of rheumatic heart disease with history of sydenham chorea: a case report

Sondang Hazewinkel Suringa Siagian (Universitas Gadjah Mada)
Agung Triono (Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Sasmito Nugroho (Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an important health problem in adolescents and is associated with a decreased quality of life due to impaired physical and emotional functioning.  Poor physical condition is often related to recurrent episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF), which contribute to the progression of RHD. Children with history of Sydenham chorea have a recurrence rate of 20% within months after the first episode, and could present without any other ARF symptoms.

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Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...