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Juliana Gomez-Arostegui1, Jane C Burns2, Jiken Bhatt3
1Department of Pediatrics, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; Pediatric Cardiology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA.
Children with Kawasaki disease (KD) can develop giant coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs), leading to lifelong risks of chronic total occlusion (CTO). Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing severe cardiac complications in KD patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a leading cause of acquired pediatric heart disease.
- Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are a significant complication of KD, occurring in up to 25% of untreated cases.
- Large CAAs increase the risk of thrombosis, myocardial ischemia, and chronic total occlusion (CTO).
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