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Posted On : 14 Nov 2006

36 yrs old female married with one child is on Penidura prophylaxis for Rheumatic valvular disease {mild mitral regurgitation} since 13yrs of age. She is asymptomatic. How long should she continue Penidura prophylaxis?

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pediatriconcall

If a patient presents with severe carditis or with recurrent episodes of Acute Rheumatic Fever, prophylaxis is considered for life. For moderate carditis, prophylaxis till 16 years and for mild or no carditis for 3 years from last episode should be given.
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18 years ago

A

ali

LIVE LONG

18 years ago

D

Dr R pillai

life long

18 years ago

A

amany.H.mousa

for ever

18 years ago

S

samir

penidura prophylaxis should be continued for ever

18 years ago

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