4th Edition of International Heart Congress
June 22-24,2026 | Hybrid Event
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a long-term consequence of rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can develop after a strep throat or scarlet fever infection. When left untreated, the inflammation caused by rheumatic fever can damage the heart valves, leading to complications such as valve stenosis or regurgitation. While the disease was once common in many parts of the world, its prevalence has decreased significantly in developed countries due to widespread use of antibiotics to treat strep throat. However, RHD remains a major concern in low- and middle-income nations, where access to medical care and prevention programs is limited. Early detection and appropriate treatment of streptococcal throat infections are crucial in preventing the development of rheumatic heart disease.
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Ahdy Wadie Helmy
Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Narendra Kumar
HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom
Desislava Doycheva
Loma Linda University, United States
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Uwe Peter Tigor
Auxilius Pharma, United States
Ishan Abdullah
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
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Steve Cohen, Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, United States
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Federico Benetti, Benetti Foundation, Argentina
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Ahdy Wadie Helmy, Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Novel ways of cardiovascular risk assessment
Syed Raza, Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Title : Cardiovascular nanomedicine: Stopping strokes, unclogging arteries and restoring heart function
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China