For Clinicians

Supporting doctors to get to know more about Kawasaki Disease is a very important focus for us.

On this page you’ll find CPD resources, accredited mini courses, information films, research papers , resources you can share with your patients – and much more.

We are also working to establish partnerships with children’s hospitals – where we keep teams of doctors updated with the latest information about Kawasaki Disease – as we build a community of doctors through the U.K. who really get to know this sinister disease – and want to protect tiny hearts. Contact us if you’d like to know more.

If there’s information you’d like, and you can’t find on this page, please let us know and we’ll do what we can to get you everything you need.

Kawasaki Disease – Acute Management – An expert led discussion

Created by doctors for doctors as we work to get Kawasaki Disease known, Dr Jethro Herberg and Dr Harsita Patel from Imperial College London discuss how to spot and treat Kawasaki Disease in this expert led training film.

Kawasaki Disease Podcast – An interview with top UK healthcare leaders

As we work to raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease and keep it high on the radar of clinicians as we go into autumn and winter, Rachael McCormack, Founder of Societi Foundation talks to Professor Damian Roland, Professor Paul Brogan and Professor Simon Kenny to discuss Kawasaki Disease. An interview with doctors, for doctors!

To listen to the podcast, click here.

Alternatively, you can read our podcast transcript here.

Professor Robert Tulloh – Interview with BMJ Heart Journal

Professor Robert Tulloh gives an overview of the Lifetime cardiovascular management of patients with previous Kawasaki Disease Paper published recently by Heart BMJ.

WARNING: This podcast is by a doctor and for other doctors. It may contain content that is not generally suitable, especially for children. We would advise listening with caution.

To listen to the podcast click here

Spotting Zebras! Overcoming the challenges of Kawasaki Disease diagnosis

This is an information pack prepared to support a workshop session at RCPCH conference. It has been produced based on a RCPCH training webinar given by Professor Robert Tulloh and Professor Paul Brogan. Click here to download the pack.

We’d actively encourage you to watch the webinar which provides an excellent training session for staff teams. To watch the webinar, please visit here

Learning information and resources for clinicians

World Heart Day Podcast Transcript – Kawasaki Disease in Adulthood – A discussion with Dr Tom Johnson and Prof Robert Tulloh

Rachael McCormack, Founder of Societi Foundation talks to adult cardiologist, Dr Tom Johnson and UK leading Kawasaki Disease expert Professor Robert Tulloh to discuss the topic “Kawasaki Disease in Adulthood.”

World Heart Day Podcast Transcript – Kawasaki Disease in Adulthood – James’ Story

James talks about his experience of Kawasaki Disease, how the consequences of delayed diagnosis have affected his adult life and how he’s been able to overcome the challenges of heart damage.

World Heart Day Podcast Transcript – Kawasaki Disease in Adulthood – Massoud’s Story

Massoud, explains the consequences of living with the effects of Kawasaki Disease which went undiagnosed for years. As a doctor himself, Massoud points out the opportunities and benefits of increased knowledge and awareness for the acute and long term care of those affected by Kawasaki Disease.

World Heart Day Podcast Transcript – Kawasaki Disease in Adulthood – Kris’ Story

Kris tells how Kawasaki Disease has impacted him throughout his adulthood. He talks about some of the health challenges he has faced and the struggles he has met with being a younger person with heart damage.

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Kawasaki Disease Research

Kawasaki Disease: a prospective population survey in the UK and Ireland from 2013 to 2015

August 2018

Kawasaki Disease is an increasingly common vasculitis with risk of coronary artery aneurysms. The last UK survey was in 1990. Current epidemiology, treatment patterns and complication rates are unknown. The aim of this study, undertaken across the UK and Ireland, was to address this knowledge gap.

Kawasaki disease: New info to enhance our index of suspicion

May 2018

Every clinician needs a high index of suspicion. This paper contains new information to enhance it.

How to spot zebras – Kawasaki Disease

May 2018

‘When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras’ – the old adage is well-known to GPs but what should you do when faced with a zebra, not a horse?

More research articles and links for clinicians »

Kawasaki Disease Management

Lifetime cardiovascular management of patients with previous Kawasaki Disease

Increasing numbers of patients who suffered Kawasaki Disease in childhood are transitioning to the care of adult services where there is significantly less awareness and experience of the condition than in paediatric services. The aim of this document is to provide guidance on the long-term management of patients who have vascular complications of Kawasaki Disease […]

Understanding some of the possible longer term issues

A leaﬂet written for parents and carers of children who have been affected by Kawasaki Disease.

Utility of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Acute-Phase Adult-Onset Kawasaki Disease

A Japanese paper describing the use of CCTA to support Kawasaki Disease diagnosis.

More resources about Kawasaki Disease Management »