Myocardial infarction in a young adult due to Kawasaki disease. A case report and review of the late cardiological sequelae of Kawasaki disease

Naeem Shaukat, Syed Ashraf, Anthony Mebewu, Anthony Freemont, Danniel Keenan

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)222-226
    Number of pages4
    JournalInternational Journal of Cardiology
    Volume39
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 1993

    Keywords

    • Coronary artery aneurysm
    • Kawasaki disease
    • Myocardial infarction

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