Abstract
THE occurrence of acute rheumatic fever during pregnancy has seldom been reported, and various authors are in agreement that it is a rare entity.1 2 3 4 I recently had the opportunity to care for a patient with acute rheumatic fever, rheumatic carditis and marked congestive heart failure complicating pregnancy. The literature reveals only 2 similar cases with a favorable outcome.5 , 6 It was believed, therefore, that this case should be reported.Case ReportA 25-year-old woman was admitted to the 2500th USAF Hospital on February 25, 1957, with chief complaints of shortness of breath and swelling of the ankles of approximately 4 weeks' . . .
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