What is Rheumatic Fever
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Rheumatic Fever Definition
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition. It involves the connective tissue in the body. The most severe complication is rheumatic heart disease. This condition may permanently damage the heart valves. Valves affects the flow of blood to and from the heart. Symptoms of valve damage often don't appear for 10-30 years after the initial event.
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