Prognostic Impact of Vascular Leakage in Acute Kawasaki Disease

2003134 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Masaru Terai · Chiba University

Takafumi Honda

Abstract

These results suggest that vascular leakage may be a key feature of KD pathophysiology. The present study may provide better insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of patients resistant to IVGG in acute KD.

Topics & Keywords

Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications Coronary Artery Anomalies Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 108, Issue 3, pp. 325-330

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000079166.93475.5f

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