Question

A remote community clinic nurse asks about screening for rheumatic heart disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with high rates of acute rheumatic fever. Which strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Opportunistic auscultation at any contact and echocardiographic screening programs in high-prevalence settings when resources allow

Answer

Rely on symptomatic presentation only

Answer

Routine echocardiography for all Australians every 5 years

Answer

No screening, as it does not change outcomes

Answer

Screening only women of childbearing age

Practice question

A remote community clinic nurse asks about screening for rheumatic heart disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with high rates of acute rheumatic fever. Which strategy is most appropriate?