Kawasaki Disease
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Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Kawasaki disease is also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it also affects lymph nodes, skin, and the mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose and throat. Signs of Kawasaki disease, such as a high fever and peeling skin, can be frightening. The good news is that Kawasaki disease is usually treatable, and most children recover from Kawasaki disease without serious problems.
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This video explains Kawasaki disease. It describes the condition as causing inflammation in walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body, including coronary arteries supplying the heart, also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it affects lymph nodes, skin and mucous membranes in the mouth, nose and throat, with signs such as high fever and peeling skin, and notes it is usually treatable with most children recovering without serious problems.
Key points
- Kawasaki disease is explained
- Inflammation of medium-sized and coronary arteries is described
- Effects on lymph nodes, skin and mucous membranes are covered
- Signs such as high fever and peeling skin are described
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This video presents “Kawasaki Disease” — Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Kawasaki disease is also called mucocutaneous. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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