Key result
Diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children older than 10 years is usually delayed (median 12 days), resulting in a 13% incidence of coronary artery abnormalities.
Why the study?
Kawasaki disease is predominantly seen in young children, leaving its clinical presentation and outcomes in children older than 10 years less characterized.
Population
46 patients aged 10 years or more with Kawasaki disease
Design
Retrospective cohort study
Follow-up
Total duration of 2014.5 patient-months
Authors
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Awareness of KD in patients ≥10 years may reduce diagnostic delay; leaves open need for prospective studies to guide management.
Cohort (n=46)
No
Diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children older than 10 years is often delayed, which is associated with a higher risk of coronary artery abnormalities.
Jindal et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Kawasaki Disease (n=46). Older age (>10 years) at Kawasaki disease diagnosis was evaluated on Coronary artery abnormalities (CAAs). Diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children older than 10 years is usually delayed (median 12 days), resulting in a 13% incidence of coronary artery abnormalities.
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