Practitioner guidance highlights diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease, indicating crucial interventions for preventing cardiac issues.
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that requires prompt treatment to prevent coronary artery aneurysms and subsequent cardiac complications. This practice point presents guidance on the diagnosis and management of KD, including scenarios with severe disease and high risk for developing coronary artery aneurysms where subspecialty consultation is important.
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