Kawasaki's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
commonly found in children under the age of ____.
A
5
2
Q
It is an ____ ____ of the arteries in the body.
A
inflammatory process
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of Kawasaki
A
- red, swollen eyes
- peeling of skin on fingers and toes
- high fever
- rash all over body
- enlarged lymph nodes
4
Q
With Kawasaki, the arteries dilate and cause ____
A
aneurysms
5
Q
Kawasaki can affect any ____ ____.
A
coronary artery
6
Q
You can see dilated coronaries in which ultrasound view of the heart?
A
short axis at base
7
Q
Treatment of Kawasaki
A
- High dose of aspirin
- Anti inflammatory
- Antibiotics
- Monitoring throughout childs life
8
Q
What is the mechanism for Kawasaki?
A
no known mechanism
