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Using Artificial Intelligence for Rheumatic Heart Disease Detection by Echocardiography: Focus on Mitral Regurgitation
Podcast Episode: “Heal the World with Dr. Craig Sable” on ‘Seeking the Extraordinary’
Penicillin slows rheumatic heart disease among children in Uganda
“We know from previous studies that sub-Saharan Africa continues to have the highest numbers of people with rheumatic heart disease, and the highest numbers of people dying from it.”
Penicillin can prevent latent rheumatic heart disease from progressing in children: Study
“This study is the first large-scale clinical trial to understand the scope of penicillin usage in RHD treatment.”
AHA: Penicillin Prophylaxis Effective in Preventing Progression of Latent Rheumatic Heart Disease
“This is a very well done, very interesting study… Rheumatic heart disease is still a big issue worldwide.”
Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda
“Penicillin, a widely available and affordable antibiotic, may be one key to turning the tide on the deadly impacts of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) for children in developing nations. This according to the new findings of a large-scale, randomized controlled trial completed in Uganda and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.”
When an untreated infection leads to heart valve disease
"It's really a disease of poverty," Craig Sable said. "Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the disease is highly endemic, as it is in some parts of Asia and the poorer parts of India. People aren't paying attention to RHD because it is mostly happening in the poorest areas in Africa and other developing countries.”
DC docs, nurses fly to fix hearts — just in time for the holidays
“Many of these children are severely limited. They have swelling in their abdomen, they have extra fluid in the their lungs, they have trouble breathing; many of them can’t go to school,” said Sable, who partners with the Uganda Heart Institute for the surgeries.”
American Cardiologist Fixes Broken Hearts in Uganda
“An American cardiologist has taken it upon himself to see that Ugandan children get the treatment they need. VOA's Mike Richman has more on this doctor with a big heart.”
Potomac Doctor Fixes Broken Hearts
“One of the greatest joys in my life is to witness the transition of a child whose lips are dark blue from lack of oxygen and can’t walk across a room who then sends me a picture looking like all the other children playing soccer just a few short months after surgery.”
15,000 Children Born With Heart Problems Annually
“Of the 1.5 million children born in Uganda annually, at least 15,000 have heart problems, the deputy director of Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has said.”
D.C. Doctor Working to Save Mike, Other Ugandan Kids at Risk of Preventable Death
“In Uganda, sore throats – strep, actually – are so common that kids don't complain about it and aren't treated for it. This can create problems in their heart valves. And for some children, each round of strep causes more problems to those valves.”
Children’s National Health System Improves Medical Services With the Internet of Everything
“Thanks to these advancements made possible by the Internet of Everything, Children’s National has saved hundreds of lives, prevented thousands of unnecessary patient transfers and saved millions of dollars on unnecessary costs, all while providing patients with safer and cost-efficient care. This is the medical field at its best.”