Kawasaki disease: pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management.
Curr Rheumatol Rep
; 16(6): 423, 2014 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24744086
ABSTRACT
Kawasaki Disease, a systemic vasculitis of unknown origin with specific predilection for the coronary arteries, is the most common cause of childhood-acquired heart disease in western countries. Despite its world-wide incidence, the pathophysiology of this enigmatic disease is still under investigation. Diagnosis is made on a clinical basis, with supportive laboratory evidence and imaging. Once identified, timely initiation of treatment is imperative in order to quell the inflammatory response and decrease the incidence of long-term sequelae, specifically coronary artery aneurysms. Finally, longitudinal follow-up should be implemented based on risk stratification and individualized to each patient.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Linfonodos Mucocutâneos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article