Prognostic nutrition index as a predictor of coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki Disease

Prognostic nutrition index as a predictor of coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki Disease

Abstract Background Kawasaki Disease (KD) is considered a major acquired heart disease in children under the age of 5. Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) can occur in serious cases despite extreme therapy efforts. Previous studies have reported low serum albumin level was associated with disease outcome...

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Main Authors: I-Hsin Tai, Pei-Lin Wu, Mindy Ming-Huey Guo, Jessica Lee, Chi-Hsiang Chu, Kai-Sheng Hsieh, Ho-Chang Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Prognostic nutrition index
Kawasaki Disease
Coronary artery aneurysm
Albumin
Lymphocyte
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02111-y

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