Effect of secondary penicillin prophylaxis on valvular changes in patients with rheumatic heart disease in Far North Queensland

ConclusionsThis small study of patients in Townsville suggests that with good SPP compliance there is regression of some cardiac lesions over time in people with RHD. Furthermore the natural history of ARF in the Indigenous population is progressive requiring strict adherence to SPP. Prospective studies or use of data from the nationwide RHD register and standardised reporting of cardiac echocardiograms will provide more robust evidence.
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research