Factors affecting the duration of coronary artery lesions in patients with the Kawasaki disease: a retrospective cohort study

Factors affecting the duration of coronary artery lesions in patients with the Kawasaki disease: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Coronary artery lesions (CALs) are the most severe complication of Kawasaki disease (KD). Approximately 9–20% of the patients with KD develop CAL despite receiving regular treatment (intravenous immunoglobulin [IVIG] and aspirin). Some patients develop coronary aneurysms, leading...

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Main Authors: Xuting Zhang, Yuee He, Yiping Shao, Biyao Hang, Zhipeng Xu, Maoping Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Kawasaki disease
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
Prognosis
Survival analysis
Coronary artery lesions
Kaplan–Meier curve
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00589-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00589-z

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