Kawasaki Disease is a vasculitis that predominantly affects children under 5 years old and can lead to coronary artery aneurysms if left untreated; it is characterized by fever for at least 5 days along with changes in extremities, rash, conjunctival injection, and cervical lymphadenopathy. Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin to reduce inflammation and risk of coronary artery aneurysms developing.
KAWASAKI DISEASE
History of Kawasaki disease
Epidemiology and etiology
Presentation and diagnosis
Treatment
Chronic cardiovascular manifestations
Follow up of patients
Questions in the chronic management
KAWASAKI DISEASE
History of Kawasaki disease
Epidemiology and etiology
Presentation and diagnosis
Treatment
Chronic cardiovascular manifestations
Follow up of patients
Questions in the chronic management
Systemic lupus and its cardiovascular effects either on vessels or heart ( pericardium, myocardium, endocardium)
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First lupus day, Beni-Suef Immunology Unit, internal medicine department
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KAWASAKI DISEASE (MUCOCUTANEOUS LYMPH NODE SYNDROME) 10-15 per 100,000 children < 5 years in USA
150 per 100,000 children of Japanese descent
ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER / RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE
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MYOCARDITIS / PERICARDITIS
BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS
CARADIOMYOPATHY
CARDIAC TUMOR
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Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
3. What is Kawasaki Disease?
Idiopathic multisystem disease
characterized by vasculitis of small &
medium blood vessels, including
coronary arteries
A self-limited vasculitis of unknown etiology
that predominantly affects children younger
than 5 years. It is now the most common
cause of acquired heart disease in children
*Burns, J. Adv. Pediatr. 48:157. 2001.
4. Epidemiology
• 80% of cases in children < 4 yrs
• Males:females = 2:1
• Positive family history in 1% but 13% risk of occurrence
in twins.
• in-hospital mortality ≈ 0.17%
• Annual incidence of 4-15/100,000 children under 5 years
of age
• Seasonal variation
– More cases in winter and spring but occurs throughout
the year
6. Phases of Disease
• Acute (1-2 weeks from onset)
– Febrile, irritable, toxic appearing
– Oral changes, rash, edema/erythema of feet
• Subacute (2-8 weeks from onset)
– Desquamation, may have persistent arthritis or
arthralgias
– Gradual improvement even without treatment
• Convalescent (Months to years later)
7. Kawasaki Disease: S&S
• Respiratory
– Rhinorrhea, cough, pulmonary infiltrate
• GI
– Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hydrops of
the gallbladder, jaundice
• Neurologic
– Irritability, aseptic meningitis, facial palsy,
hearing loss
• Musculoskeletal
– Myositis, arthralgia, arthritis
8. Differential Diagnosis
• Infectious
– Measles & Group A beta-hemolytic strep can closely
resemble KD
– Bacterial: severe staph infections w/toxin release
– Viral: adenovirus, enterovirus, EBV, roseola
• Immunological/Allergic
– JRA (systemic onset)
– Hypersensitivity reactions
9. Kawasaki disease - AHA diagnostic criteria
Fever of ≥ 5 days duration + four of five criteria
1. 3.
Oropharyngeal changes Bilateral non-purulent
conjunctival injection
(90%+ of cases)
(90%+ of cases)
2.
4.
Changes in peripheral Polymorphous rash
extremities
(95%+ of cases)
(90%+ of cases)
5. Cervical
lymphadenopathy
(~75% of cases)
10. Atypical or Incomplete
Kawasaki Disease
• Present with < 4 of 5 diagnostic criteria
• Compatible laboratory findings
• Still develop coronary artery aneurysms
• No other explanation for the illness
• More common in children < 1 year of age
15. Coronary Arterial Changes
• Vary in severity from echogenicity due
to thickening and edema or
asymptomatic coronary artery ectasia
to giant aneurysms
• May lead to myocardial infarction,
sudden death, or ischemic heart disease
16. Coronary Aneurysms
• Patients most likely to develop aneurysms
– Younger than 6 months, older than 8 years
– Males
– Fevers persist for greater than 14 days
– Persistently elevated ESR
– Thrombocytosis
– Pts who manifest s/s of cardiac involvement
17. Management Categories
1.Pharmacologic therapy:
• IVIG: 2g/kg as one-time dose
• Aspirin
– High dose (80-100 mg/kg/day) until afebrile x 48 hrs
&/or decrease in acute phase reactants
– Decrease to low dose (3-5 mg/kg/day) for 6-8 weeks or
until platelet levels normalize
2.Physical activity: decrease for 4-6wk
3.Follow-up and diagnostic testing
4.Invasive testing
Editor's Notes
MCOS was the original name of Kawasaki disease --- it stands for mucocutaneous ocular syndrome. This child had died suddenly & unexpectedly.
Kawasaki disease is virtually unheard of in children older than 15 years of age.
In this convalescent phase remaining symptoms resolve & laboratory values normalize.
The complete list of associated symptom is too long to go into in detail here,but virtually every organ system can be involved. Patients can have cough, rhinorrhea, or a pulmonary infiltrate. They can have diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hydrops of gallbladder, mild jaundice, and mild increase of serum transaminase levels. They can have striking irritability and an aseptic meningitis with a mononuclear pleocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid as well as a facial palsy and hearing loss. Finally, they can develop myositis, arthralgias, and arthritis. Heme: hemophagocytosis Renal: ARF, renal artery aneurysms Skin: transverse furrows of fingernails (Beau’s lines) during convalescence Others: Peripheral gangrene, orbital myositis, Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
In fact, these 2 etiologies have been found to account for over 80% of patients initially thought to have Kawasaki disease but ultimately not diagnosed as such. These would include toxic shock syndrome & staph scalded skin syndrome.
In the first week, patients can develop bilateral, painless bulbar conjunctival injection without exudate. There tends to be no redness adjacent to the pupil and these patients may also have anterior uveitis which is shown on acute phase slit lamp exam in 80% In the first week, they may also have erythema and cracking of lips, a strawberry tongue, and/or diffuse injection of oral and pharyngeal mucosae.
The lymphadenopathy occurs early in the disease, and can be very transient. It may or may not be bilateral but is not generalized throughout the body. Lymph nodes, by definition, must be 1.5 cm in diameter or larger. About 90% of patients will have fever, conjunctival erythema, and oral changes and 70% will have lymphadenopathy.
In acute phase, the most common blood laboratory findings are: a leukocytosis with left shift, mild anemia, an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein, hypoalbuminemia, elevation of liver transaminases Later in the illness, the platelet count tends to rise during the second week and can remain elevated for longer than 6-8 weeks. Finally, the urine can show sterile pyuria of urethral origin and occasional proteinuria.
From the cardiovascular standpoint, Patients can have no signs or symptoms. Sometimes, they have tachycardia out of proportion to the extent of fever. They can have a gallop rhythm or distant heart sounds suggestive of myocarditis or pericarditis with an effusion. They can have a flow murmur or a murmur due to valvar insufficiency. Or they can have frank congestive heart failure and/or an infarction. Their EKG can show a number of changes, including arrhythmias, abnormal Q waves, prolonged PR and/or QT intervals, low voltage, and ST-T–wave changes. Their chest x-ray can show cardiomegaly or pulmonary edema.
Ectasia is defined as coronary artery size larger than normal for age but without discrete aneurysm.
These signs/symptoms would include mitral regurgitation or pericardial effusion.
The management of patients is divided into four categories. . .