Characteristics and Problems of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Indonesia: The Ina-RHD Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) presents a significant public health challenge. Unfortunately, there is a lack of national data regarding the incidence and prevalence of RHD in Indonesia.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics, burdens, and problems of RHD in Indonesia.

Methods

We collected medical reports of RHD patients over 18 years of age from 21 hospitals. Secondary data about clinical and echocardiography was collected to describe the characteristics, disease conditions, and complications of the disease.

Results

We recruited 3,431 patients, average age was 44 years, and 64.4% (2,209 of 3,431) were women. Dyspnea was found in 85.7% (2,939 of 3,431), and 25% (862 of 3,431) of patients with NYHA functional class III

SUBMITTER: Soesanto AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12426661 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature