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Ventricular tachycardia as the initial presentation of missed Kawasaki disease in a teenager

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) has been reported in acute cases of Kawasaki disease. VT secondary to ischemic sequelae is also a known long-term complication of Kawasaki disease, typically seen 2 decades after initial disease onset.1,2 We report the first case, to our knowledge, of an otherwise healthy teenager with sustained VT as the presenting symptom for missed Kawasaki disease and describe the management approach by our team that had not considered Kawasaki disease in the differential. This case broadens our understanding of Kawasaki disease presentations in the young and timing of long-term sequelae.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.03.010

Authors: Maria Elena Gutierrez, Abhay K. Kulkarni, Taylor S. Howard, Wilson W. Lam, S. Kristen Sexson-Tejtel, Christina Y. Miyake

Institutions: Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050