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    • Cardiology
    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Coronary arterial lesions (CAL) resulting from Kawasaki disease (KD) necessitate lifelong monitoring, traditionally via conventional coronary angiography (CAG).
    • Advancements in noninvasive imaging modalities, specifically multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA), offer promising alternatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of MRCA and MDCT in monitoring coronary arterial lesions (CAL) in patients with Kawasaki disease (KD).
    • To assess the potential of these noninvasive techniques to reduce the frequency of invasive conventional coronary angiography (CAG).

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1,200 Kawasaki disease (KD) patients who underwent magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) since 1999.
    • Simultaneous MR myocardial imaging was performed in patients with severe stenotic lesions.
    • Multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) was utilized for screening and diagnosis in adults presenting with chest pain.

    Main Results:

    • Magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) proved effective for monitoring coronary arterial lesions (CAL) in pediatric populations.
    • Multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) demonstrated efficiency in screening for CAL and ruling out acute coronary syndromes in adults.
    • Both noninvasive modalities showed significant potential in minimizing the need for conventional coronary angiography (CAG).

    Conclusions:

    • Noninvasive magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) is a valuable tool for monitoring coronary arterial lesions (CAL) in children with Kawasaki disease (KD).
    • Multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) is an efficient method for screening coronary arterial lesions (CAL) and diagnosing acute coronary syndromes in adults.
    • These advanced imaging techniques can significantly reduce the number of invasive conventional coronary angiography (CAG) procedures required.