First report reveals complete occlusion and thrombus in left coronary artery due to Kawasaki disease, suggesting significant risks.
Giant coronary artery aneurysms caused by Kawasaki disease (KD) are rare but can result in substantial morbidity and mortality due to the risk of thrombosis, stenosis, and myocardial infarction. This was the first report of KD causing complete occlusion and thrombus formation of the entire left coronary artery. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data will be made available on request. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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