article · Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Mid-term outcomes after open-heart surgery for severe chronic rheumatic heart disease in a low-income country: an observational study with historical controls

Ståle Wågen Hauge
Håvard Bergesen Dalen
Kjell Vikenes
Dejuma Yadeta
Vegard Skalstad Ellensen
Thomas Dolven
Hans Martin Flade
Abebe Bezabih Tessema
Chala Fekadu Oljira
Mette E Estensen
Robert Matongo Persson
Nigussie Bogale
Atle Solholm
Rune Haaverstad

2026Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Cardiac surgery for severe chronic RHD is feasible in LMICs if the service is well-structured and can improve survival at mid-term follow-up. The durability of both repaired and replaced valves was good.

Research topics

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1763889

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