Key result
Intravenous coronary thrombolysis was effective for resolving thrombus in Kawasaki disease, though it required more time than intracoronary thrombolysis.
Why the study?
Does intravenous coronary thrombolysis resolve thrombus in patients with Kawasaki disease and coronary artery aneurysm?
Population
4 patients with a thrombus in a coronary artery aneurysm due to Kawasaki disease (KD)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support intravenous thrombolysis feasibility in Kawasaki coronary thrombosis; leaves open need for comparative trials.
Case Report (n=4)
No
Does intravenous coronary thrombolysis resolve thrombus in patients with Kawasaki disease and coronary artery aneurysm?
Intravenous coronary thrombolysis is an effective first-line therapy for coronary thrombus in Kawasaki disease, though intracoronary thrombolysis is preferred for acute myocardial infarction.
Harada et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Kawasaki disease with a thrombus in a coronary artery aneurysm (n=4). Intravenous coronary thrombolysis (IVCT) vs. Intracoronary thrombolysis (in cases with acute myocardial infarction) was evaluated on Resolution of thrombus. Intravenous coronary thrombolysis was effective for resolving thrombus in Kawasaki disease, though it required more time than intracoronary thrombolysis.
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