| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:0050827 |
| Name | rheumatic heart disease |
| Definition | A heart valve disease that is characterized by repeated inflammation with fibrinous repair caused by an autoimmune reaction to Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) that results in valvular damage. The cardinal anatomic changes of the valve include leaflet thickening, commissural fusion, and shortening and thickening of the tendinous cords. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatic_heart_disease |
| Xrefs | |
| Alternateids |
DOID:9814 |
| Synonyms |
rheumatic carditis [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a heart valve disease |