HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Barcelona, Spain from your home or work.

4th Edition of International Heart Congress

June 22-24,2026 | Hybrid Event

June 22 -24, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Rheumatic Heart Disease

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.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Federico Benetti

Federico Benetti

Benetti Foundation, Argentina
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Narendra Kumar

Narendra Kumar

HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Miroslav Radenkovic

Miroslav Radenkovic

University of Belgrade, Serbia

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