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Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms in an Infant Diagnosed With Kawasaki Disease

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that is predominantly a clinical diagnosis as defined by the American Heart Association. Kawasaki disease has become the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children due to a predilection for targeting the coronary arteries, with approximately 25% of untreated cases developing coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs). Although it is a self-limited diagnosis, early diagnosis and treatment is the key to reduce inflammation and potential for damage to the arterial wall with risk for developing coronary artery ectasia and CAAs.

Source: CASE

DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2024.10.004

Authors: Hadiqa Memon, Mohanageetha Ardhanari

Institutions: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, OU Health

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: $950