Coronary changes and cardiac events in children diagnosed with kawasaki disease without initial coronary aneurysm: A multicenter retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Chanikarn Wongbundit (Author), Chodchanok Vijarnsorn (Author), Varisara Pornprasertchai (Author), Pimonrat Somkittitham (Author), Densiri Bositthipichet (Author), Tikamporn Tongbunnum (Author), Prakul Chanthong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundKawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis affecting young children, which may lead to coronary artery aneurysm (CAA). The optimal timing of serial echocardiography in patients with uncomplicated KD is debated.ObjectivesTo assess changes in coronary artery Z-scores from the initial dia...