18 Questions
What is NOT a major manifestation in the Modified Jones Criteria for diagnosis?
St. Vitus Dance
What is the hallmark sign of Kawasaki Disease?
Irritability
Which cardiac complication can arise in 20% of children with Kawasaki Disease if left untreated?
Coronary artery aneurysm
Which of the following is a characteristic of the erythema marginatum rash mentioned in the text?
Has a clear center
What is the most invasive diagnostic procedure to evaluate heart valves, function, and abnormalities?
Cardiac Catheterization
What symptom is NOT associated with polyarthritis in the context of the Modified Jones Criteria?
Affects small joints primarily
Which treatment option for Kawasaki Disease involves a 10-12 hour intravenous infusion?
Intravenous Immune globulin (IVIG)
Which area of the body is NOT mentioned as a site for subcutaneous nodules in the text?
Knees
Which of the following is a characteristic of St. Vitus Dance according to the text?
Abnormal movements of limbs
What is the purpose of using arterial blood gases (ABG) in cardiac evaluations?
To differentiate cardiac from pulmonary pathologies
'Changes in ECG' is associated with which major manifestation in the Modified Jones Criteria?
Carditis
Which test provides information solely on abnormal electrical activity of the heart?
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Which cardiovascular problem involves an increase in pulmonary blood flow among acyanotic defects?
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Which acquired cardiovascular disorder is characterized by an inflammatory condition primarily affecting the inner lining of the heart?
Endocarditis
Which congenital heart defect is associated with obstructive blood flow?
Ventricular Septal Defect
What test of cardiac function involves the use of sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers, valves, and surrounding structures?
Echocardiography (2D Echo)
Which congenital heart defect results in decreased pulmonary blood flow among the cyanotic defects?
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
What is the term for an acquired cardiovascular disorder that results from a systemic vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries, with a predilection for coronary arteries?
Kawasaki Disease
Learn about skin and subcutaneous tissues manifestations like nonitching macular rash and painless mobile nodules over joints and spines, as well as central nervous system issues in the context of cardiovascular problems. Explore the diagnostic approach using the Modified Jones Criteria and the major and minor manifestations associated with strep infection.
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