# ARF RHD Guidelines

> Clinical guide for rheumatic heart disease diagnosis and management. (iPhone/iPad app by Menzies School of Health Research.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arf-rhd-guidelines/id542098888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Menzies School of Health Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/542098911)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arf-rhd-guidelines/id542098888/reviews.md

## What is ARF RHD Guidelines?

Rheumatic heart disease represents the greatest cardiovascular inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. From 2013 to 2017, 94% of all new rheumatic heart disease cases were among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This app assists clinicians in the diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Published by RHDAustralia, based at Menzies School of Health Research, the app contains the most up-to-date evidence and details various aspects of patient care. It is informed by the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition), available at https://www.rhdaustralia.org.au/arf-rhd-guideline. The app also contains an ARF Diagnosis Calculator which embeds the lengthy and complex ARF diagnosis algorithms into a series of simple questions that assist clinicians to diagnose ARF. The algorithms comply with the 2015 American Heart Association revision of the Jones Criteria for diagnosis of ARF, which has been endorsed by the World Heart Federation, making the Diagnosis Calculator now able to be used globally.

## Key features

- Diagnosis and management of ARF/RHD
- Up-to-date evidence-based information
- ARF Diagnosis Calculator
- Global diagnostic criteria compliance
- Published by RHDAustralia

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arf-rhd-guidelines/id542098888/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful and easy to use

*2012-08-24*

Well presented and easy to use. Great relevant information.

### 5/5 — Great application, very useful information for clinicians

*2012-08-03*

I found it to be very easy to use, easy to navigate and relevant to my clinical practice.

## Frequently asked questions about ARF RHD Guidelines

### What is ARF RHD Guidelines used for?

ARF RHD Guidelines is a medical application designed to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. It provides up-to-date evidence and detailed patient care information.

### Who developed ARF RHD Guidelines?

ARF RHD Guidelines was published by RHDAustralia, which is based at Menzies School of Health Research. The developer is Menzies School of Health Research.

### What is the ARF Diagnosis Calculator in ARF RHD Guidelines?

The ARF Diagnosis Calculator within the app simplifies the complex algorithms for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever by asking a series of simple questions. It complies with the 2015 American Heart Association revision of the Jones Criteria.

### Is ARF RHD Guidelines available on multiple devices?

Yes, ARF RHD Guidelines is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on July 16, 2012, and last updated on April 12, 2023.

### What is the age rating for ARF RHD Guidelines?

The age rating for ARF RHD Guidelines is 12+. This indicates the app is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is ARF RHD Guidelines updated?

The latest version of ARF RHD Guidelines is 3.1.0, which was last updated on April 12, 2023. This suggests regular updates to ensure the information remains current.

### Does ARF RHD Guidelines have ads?

No, ARF RHD Guidelines does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user rating for ARF RHD Guidelines?

ARF RHD Guidelines has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a highly positive user experience from its current reviewers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2023-04-12

This update contains minor bug fixes & improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2020-06-30

This update contains additional information for the diagnosis calculator as well as minor bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2020-02-27

This update includes general improvements as well as updated content.

### 2.3 — 2018-11-08

- Adjustments to the diagnosis calculator algorithm
- Adjustments to contact details
- Minor fixes & UI improvements

### 2.2 — 2017-03-16

The Diagnostic Calculator was revised to incorporate algorithms for both high risk and low risk populations. The algorithms now comply with the 2015 American Heart Association revision of the Jones Criteria for diagnosis of ARF, which has been endorsed by the World Heart Federation, making the Diagnosis Calculator now able to used globally.

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