Surgery for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Nepal

Authors

  • Bhagawan Koirala Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v13i2.15556

Keywords:

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Abstract

Rheumatic heart disease is still very common in the developing world.Nepal is no exception.lack of health insurance for most people and monitoring of the PT/INR in a long run pose a significant financial challenge to an ordinary Nepalese family and is associated with significant lifestyle issues of the patients. This article presents the surgical issue in the management of rheumatic heart disease in Nepal.

Nepalese Heart Journal 2016; 13(2): 11-14

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Published

2016-08-27

How to Cite

Koirala, B. (2016). Surgery for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Nepal. Nepalese Heart Journal, 13(2), 11–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v13i2.15556

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2016)

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