Risk Assessment of Rheumatic Fever and Mitral Valve Stenosis in Samawah, Iraq

Salah Abd-Al Kader Omran 1^*

This study showed that a multidimensional approach involving medical interventions and governmental recommendations can significantly reduce infections and mortality rates, particularly among children, which is important for public health strategies.

Abstract

This research was conducted over two years in Samawah, Iraq to determine the spread of rheumatic diseases, particularly mitral stenosis, among children, girls, and adults. Utilizing a digital system, patients were closely monitored, considering factors like age, medical history, and chronic diseases. Through clinical examinations and tests, including pharyngeal swabs and cardiac imaging, effective diagnoses and treatments were administered, with surgical interventions for severe cases. Following international guidelines, the study observed a 97% improvement in 1,200 randomly selected patients, predominantly treated with penicillin derivatives. Notably, children aged 5-15 experienced a 33% decrease in infectious rheumatic diseases, with a 78% improvement in associated conditions. Additionally, cases of rheumatic fever and valve complications saw a 75% improvement, while heart failure and chronic diseases recorded a 65% enhancement. Mitral valve injuries decreased by 82%, with men exhibiting a slightly higher incidence of rheumatic fever. Chronic diseases in both genders were controlled by 70%, supported by a preventive treatment regimen. This underscores the efficacy of early detection and comprehensive treatment in mitigating rheumatic diseases, with collaboration among medical professionals and government support being pivotal for successful outcomes. The study's recommendations emphasize proactive clinical interventions to alleviate the burden of cardiac abnormalities and save lives.

Keywords: Rheumatic fever, Mitral valve stenosis, Streptococcus bacteria, Medical interventions, Public health significance

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