Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of Kawasaki disease?
a. multisystem vasculitis that tends to affect the coronary arteries
b. poor circulation due to faulty valves that primarily affect the extremities
c. hypertrophy of the heart causing arrhythmias
d. electrolyte imbalance causing faulty firing of the heart
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A Correct. Multisystem vasculitis that tends to affect the coronary arteries best describes the pathophysiology of KD.
B Incorrect. Poor circulation due to faulty valves that primarily affects the extremities does not best describe the pathophysiology of KD.
C Incorrect. Hypertrophy of the heart causing arrhythmias does not best describe the pathophysiology of KD.
D Incorrect. Electrolyte imbalance causing faulty firing of the heart does not best describe the pathophysiology of KD.
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