Incidence of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Melbourne, Australia from 1937 to 2013.

Jane OliverJoshua OsowickiBillie CordellMyra HardyDaniel EngelmanAndrew C Steer

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)

The burden of ARF and RHD treated at RCH declined following the 1940s, mirroring changes seen in North America and Europe. Despite this, inpatient treatment for these conditions continued to be provided right up until the end of the study period.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
risk factors
liver failure
pulmonary hypertension
palliative care
drug induced
intensive care unit
replacement therapy
newly diagnosed
acute respiratory distress syndrome