Lu, Rong and Gao, ChunYan and Zhang, Bing and Jiao, Fuyong (2023) Study Progress of Coronary Artery Damage in Kawasaki Disease. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 13 (4). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2582-2950
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Abstract
Kawasaki Disease (KD) is a vasculitis of unknown etiology commonly seen in infants and children. Children with Kawasaki disease are at risk for serious cardiovascular sequelae, especially coronary artery abnormalities, which can lead to myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death. Coronary artery lesions (CAL) caused by Kawasaki disease has become one of the common acquired heart diseases in children in some countries and regions. This article reviews the current research progress on the mechanism, risk factors and treatment of coronary artery damage in Kawasaki disease, aiming to improve the long-term prognosis of vascular health management in children with KD, in order to provide references for clinicians.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Eurolib Press > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2023 06:20 |
Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2023 06:20 |
URI: | http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/2575 |