Type 1 Excludes
- chronic diseases of rheumatic origin (I05-I09 ) unless rheumatic fever is also present or there is evidence of reactivation or activity of the rheumatic process.
Clinical Information
- Cardiac manifestation of systemic rheumatological conditions, such as rheumatic fever. Rheumatic heart disease can involve any part the heart, most often the heart valves and the endocardium.
- Most important manifestation and sequel to rheumatic fever, consisting chiefly of heart valve deformities.
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