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Kawasaki Disease — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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HardCardiologyKawasaki DiseaseRACP Paediatrics

A child with Kawasaki disease has coronary Z-scores of 3.5 at 2 weeks. What long-term antiplatelet therapy is recommended?

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Correct answer: D — Low-dose aspirin 3-5 mg/kg/day until Z-scores normalise

Small aneurysms (Z-score 2.5-5) require ongoing low-dose aspirin until Z-scores normalise with regular echo follow-up.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Kawasaki Disease