Experts Warn Rheumatic Heart Disease Risk from Childhood Infections
Experts at the Indian Medical Association's 43rd refresher course warned that untreated throat infections and fever in children can lead to rheumatic fever, damaging heart valves and causing rheumatic heart disease. The risk is higher in children living in crowded, unhygienic areas. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. The event also highlighted rising childhood obesity linked to excessive mobile use and introduced a digital wrist device for heart patient monitoring.
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