Key result
Among 45 hospitalized children with Kawasaki disease, 42.2% developed coronary artery involvement, with left main coronary artery dilatation being the most frequent abnormality.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the clinical profile, outcomes, and risk factors of Kawasaki disease in children.
Observational (n=45)
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In hospitalized children with Kawasaki disease, cardiovascular involvement is common, particularly left main coronary artery dilation, reinforcing the need for early echocardiography and IVIG therapy.
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Observational cohort characterizes KD profile and outcomes in Bangladesh; leaves open need for larger studies on risk factors before guiding practice.
Al-Miraj et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Kawasaki disease (n=45). Kawasaki disease was evaluated on Coronary artery involvement. Among 45 hospitalized children with Kawasaki disease, 42.2% developed coronary artery involvement, with left main coronary artery dilatation being the most frequent abnormality.
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