Queensland RHD Register

People living with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) usually require regular long-term antibiotic treatment (secondary prophylaxis) and specialist care to prevent recurrent episodes of ARF that may cause further damage to the heart and require cardiac surgery and anticoagulation therapy.

The Queensland RHD Register (Register) is a secure statewide disease database that supports healthcare providers in the long-term management of patients living with ARF and RHD.

The Register performs an important function as a centralised repository by collecting health information from different health services and supporting healthcare providers with timely follow-up of patients.