Chronic rheumatic heart diseases refer to conditions that affect the heart and its functioning over a prolonged period of time. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this condition, including chronic rheumatic heart disorder, chronic rheumatic cardiac disease, and chronic rheumatic heart failure. Other related terms include rheumatic heart disease, rheumatic fever, and valvular heart disease. These terms all refer to conditions that arise from an infection caused by the Streptococcus bacteria and manifest as damage to the heart valves, resulting in various symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe this chronic condition.