Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: Management for 12 months Post-Diagnosis
Document Purpose
To ensure that children diagnosed with Acute Rheumatic Fever or Rheumatic Heart Disease:
i) are linked with a trusted and consistent Primary Care Provider
ii) receive education for themselves, their families, and their primary care providers
ii) receive long term clinical monitoring and regular prophylaxis
with the aim of preventing recurrence and progression of Rheumatic Heart Disease.