SOUTH AMERICA resources
This section contains links to other rheumatic heart disease websites, and resources and training materials on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease from countries in South America. They are available here with the kind permission of their publishers.
BRAZIL (all materials in Portuguese)
Link to Brazilian Guidelines on Rheumatic Fever
An extensive booklet detailing the diagnosis and care of patients with rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Published in 2009 by the Brazilian Heart Society.
PREFERE - Multidisciplinary Training Material
Booklet explaining a multidisciplinary approach to rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease prevention and management.
PREFERE - Benzathine Penicillin Poster
A poster detailing how to administer benzathine penicillin G.
PREFERE - Program
Handout explaining what PREFERE is. Also contains some information about rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
PREFERE - Rheumatic Fever Prophylaxis Card 1
PREFERE - Rheumatic Fever Prophylaxis Card 2
Package insert for benzathine penicillin G in Brazil; for healthcare providers to give to patients who require information on benzathine penicillin G. Contains information on the prescription and includes a table to keep track of penicillin administration dates.
PREFERE - Rheumatic Fever Leaflet
Brief leaflet that discusses the importance of recognizing and treating sore throats, rheumatic fever, and rheumatic heart disease.
Rheumatic Heart Disease Control in Brazil
July 2009 (Heart Beat article)
Additional materials to distribute to patients
Important note:
The materials included in this section have been collated from other programmes and websites for general assistance.
The World Heart Federation is not able to provide personal medical advice or funding for medical procedures. Individuals with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease should be under the care of a medical practitioner or other qualified health care professional.
Inclusion in the site does not constitute an endorsement of the content of materials, some of which may not fully reflect the views of the World Heart Federation.