Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which permanent damage to heart valves is caused by rheumatic fever. The heart valve is damaged by a disease process that generally begins with a strep throat caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, and may eventually cause rheumatic fever.
Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the American judicial system, and has the power to decide appeals on all cases brought in federal court or those brought in state court but dealing with federal law.
Constitutional Issues. The federal courts are authorized by Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Article III provides that: The judical power of the United States is vested in the federal court system. The highest court in the federal court system is the Supreme Court. Congress may create other inferior courts that are below the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges hold lifetime appointments, unless removed from office.