Kawasaki Disease Flashcards
0
Q
This leads to the formation of what
A
Aneurysm
MI
1
Q
What is another name
A
Mucocutaneous lymphnode syndrome
2
Q
What defines an aneurysm
A
Weakness in the vessel wall
3
Q
What is the cause
A
Infection of a specific virus
Toxins after an infection
4
Q
What causes the inflammation
A
Antigen complexes bind to vascular endothelium
5
Q
What does inflammation lead to
A
Platelet aggregation
Thrombi
6
Q
5/6 criteria must be present
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Fever Conjunctivitis Erythema of lips and tongue Skin change of the extremities Polymorphous rash Cervical lymphadenopathy
7
Q
Which artery is the aneurysm usually in
A
Coronary artery
8
Q
What is seen in the first phase
A
High fever Extreme irritability Swollen hands and feet Conjunctivitis Strawberry tongue Red cracked lips
9
Q
How long does stage 1 last
A
1-10 days
10
Q
When does stage 2 begin
A
When the fever goes down
11
Q
What is seen in the second phase
A
Skin peeling
Increased platelets
Joint pain
Aneurysm
12
Q
When does the 3rd stage begin
A
25th day
13
Q
How long does the 3rd stage last
A
6-8 weeks
14
Q
What lab value drops with the 3rd phase
A
ESR
