Rheumatic fever, which was the primary cause of heart disease prior to antibiotics, is caused by untreated strep throat. Find out more about its pathophysiology here.

Narrowing of the heart valve is the most common pathophysiologic effect of rheumatic heart disease. Find out about Mitral stenosis and how it can be prevented.

Although rare, rheumatic fever can cause severe heart problems. Learn about the pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease here.

Find out why sore throats are such a concern in children, and learn about symptoms, diagnosis and pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease.

To understand the pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease, it helps to know a little about the heart. Watch the heart in action and see the effects of mitral stenosis.

Rheumatic fever is caused by the body's reaction to a specific bacterium. Learn the pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease and why it's now fairly uncommon.

To understand the pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease, we have to understand the fundamentals of rheumatic fever. Find out how this bacteria works.

To understand the pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease, we must understand rheumatic fever. Find out about the disease here and some common risks.

Narrowing of the mitral valve almost always results from rheumatic fever. Find out about this common form of rheumatic heart disease and its pathophysiology.

Learn about treatments for mitral valve stenosis, a common pathophysiological effect of rheumatic heart disease. Also includes questions to ask your doctor.