Get care at the leading center in North America for adult Kawasaki disease with Dr. Jiken Bhatt. Discover the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult Kawasaki disease in San Diego, where we see patients from around the country and world.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults after Kawasaki Disease
The first step in diagnosing the condition may involve a coronary artery calcium score to assess for calcification and aneurysms of your coronary arteries as well as a stress test to evaluate for inadequate blood flow to your heart.
We treat patients with large aneurysms with:
- Blood thinners and anti-platelet medications like aspirin
- Statins to promote blood vessel health
If the heart and arteries have been damaged from Kawasaki disease in childhood, the extent of the damage must be evaluated and appropriate medications prescribed. In some very severe cases, coronary artery bypass surgery may be advised.
The types of heart damage that can result from adult Kawasaki disease include:
- Coronary artery inflammation
- Aneurysms
- Blood clots
- Heart attack
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with adult Kawasaki disease, our team of heart specialists at San Diego Cardiac Center can perform a range of advanced diagnostic tests to identify any heart problems and develop a treatment plan.
