About this episode

This episode discusses Kawasaki Disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and pathophysiology, particularly in children.

Kawasaki Disease is a systemic form of vasculitis that primarily affects children. In this video: Kawasaki Disease pathophysiology (proposed), Kawasaki Disease symptoms (and a mnemonic to help remember them!), as well as the diagnosis (including Z scores) and criteria for Kawasaki Disease! PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/paediatrics For more medicine videos consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rhys Welnitschuk

Topics covered

• Kawasaki Disease
• vasculitis
• pediatrics
• symptoms
• diagnosis
• pathophysiology

Keywords

• Kawasaki Disease
• vasculitis
• children
• symptoms
• diagnosis
• pathophysiology
• mnemonic

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Books & works: Kawasaki Disease

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