Abstract
Although Kawasaki disease is generally self-limiting, 15-25% of children with Kawasaki disease may develop significant cardiovascular sequelae [1], presentation may occur acutely or late (death has been reported up to 14 years after the acute illness) [2]. The most common late complication is the persistence of coronary artery aneurysms, these may produce myocardial ischaemia and even myocardial infarction, valvular dysfunction has also been reported [3]. However the occurrence of late abnormalities of myocardial function is controversial [4]. We describe a 24-year-old man who presented with myocardial infarction as a result of coronary artery aneurysms caused by Kawasaki disease, he gave no recent or childhood history of prodromal illness compatible with Kawasaki disease. The diagnosis was confirmed at post mortem. © 1993.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-226 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 1993 |
Keywords
- Coronary artery aneurysm
- Kawasaki disease
- Myocardial infarction