Cardiovascular manifestations of Kawasaki disease Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, experience 1974-1981

A review was undertaken of all patients with Kawasaki disease admitted to the Royal Children's Hospital. Their cardiovascular manifestations were reviewed and found to be similar to those reported overseas. The series totalled 21 patients, including five who developed cardiac failure. There were three deaths. Treatment varied but was mainly supportive though low dose aspirin has increasingly been used.