Patients with a history of rheumatic fever,ischemic heart disease,or systemic lupus erythematosus often have:

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Patients with a history of rheumatic fever, ischemic heart disease, or systemic lupus erythematosus are at risk for developing acquired valvular heart disease, such as mitral or aortic stenosis or regurgitation. This can occur as a result of scarring and damage to the heart valves.

Patients with a History of Rheumatic Fever,ischemic Heart Disease,or Systemic