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Rheumatic heart disease or RHD is a chronic condition that results from rheumatic fever, causing permanent damage to the heart valves.Etiology and Risk FactorsIt primarily arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can develop after untreated or inadequately treated group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Streptococcus spreads through direct contact with oral or respiratory secretions. While the bacteria are the causative agents, factors like malnutrition, overcrowding, poor...
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The key clinical manifestations of Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) include several distinct cardiac symptoms.Carditis, a hallmark of acute rheumatic fever, involves inflammation of the heart's endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium. Chronic RHD often results from recurrent episodes of carditis. Its symptoms include the following:Murmurs are caused by valvular damage, especially to the mitral and aortic valves. Mitral stenosis or regurgitation is common, with characteristic heart murmurs...
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Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) management can be divided into two main strategies: prevention and long-term management.Primary PreventionPrimary prevention focuses on timely diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis to prevent acute rheumatic fever. The most widely used antibiotic for treating this condition is intramuscular benzathine penicillin G.Acute Rheumatic Fever TreatmentThe primary treatment goal for a patient diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever is to suppress the...
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AssessmentA comprehensive assessment is essential in managing a patient with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Begin with obtaining a detailed medical history, including recent streptococcal infections, a history of rheumatic fever, or previously diagnosed rheumatic heart disease. Assess the patient for symptoms such as fever, chest pain, widespread joint pain (arthralgia), tachycardia, pericardial friction rub, muffled heart sounds, heart murmurs, peripheral edema, subcutaneous nodules, and...
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[Rheumatoid Meningitis].

Tetsuya Abe1, Takamasa Shirayoshi, Masaki Takao

  • 1Department of Neurology, Yamaguchi Prefectural Medical Center.

Brain and Nerve = Shinkei Kenkyu No Shinpo
|May 19, 2021
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Summary

Rheumatoid meningitis, a rare central nervous system complication of rheumatoid arthritis, is serious but treatable. Early diagnosis via MRI and FLAIR imaging, followed by steroid treatment, significantly improves patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid meningitis is a severe central nervous system complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • It carries a poor prognosis if left untreated.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight characteristic imaging findings of rheumatoid meningitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of characteristic MRI findings, including contrast-enhanced meningeal lesions.
  • Identification of specific FLAIR image hyperintensity patterns in the pia mater.

Main Results:

  • Contrast-enhanced meningeal lesions on one side of the brain on MRI are indicative.

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  • Pia mater hyperintensity on FLAIR images are key diagnostic features.
  • These findings should prompt suspicion for rheumatoid meningitis.

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    • Rheumatoid meningitis requires prompt diagnosis and intervention.
    • Steroid therapy is an effective treatment for this condition.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment lead to good patient outcomes.