A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Fernanda Maria Correia Ferreira Lemos, Gesmar Volga Haddad Herdy, Cristina Ortiz Sobrinho Valete, Maria Eulália Thebit Pfeiffer
Fernanda Maria Correia Ferreira Lemos, Gesmar Volga Haddad Herdy, Cristina Ortiz Sobrinho Valete, Maria Eulália Thebit Pfeiffer
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180059
Abstract Background: Rheumatic carditis is a challenge for treatment and secondary prophylaxis, due to severe valve sequelae. Objective: To evaluate the cases of rheumatic carditis in patients under 18 years old treated with corticosteroids. Methods: An observational, longitudinal and retrospective study was carried out on the profile of patients, in the period of 2000-2015. We selected those who received corticosteroid therapy at immunosuppressive doses, for the treatment of carditis and were aged 5 to 18 years. Data were extracted from […]
Keywords: Myocarditis/physiopathology; Myocarditis/complications; Rheumatic Fever; Mitral Valve Insufficiency; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Penicilin G Benzathine