Abstract
Kawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute, self-limiting, vasculitis typically occurring in children under the age of five. Less than 5% of children with KD develop coronary aneurysms and require follow-up by a (paediatric) cardiologist. The majority of patients do not receive follow-up care. However, recent data suggest that the inflammation associated with KD has the potential to affect the entire cardiovascular system. Patients with a history of KD may have an increased risk of long-term cardiovascular sequelae. Therefore KD should be considered a cardiovascular risk factor.
Translated title of the contribution | [Long term effects of Kawasaki disease]. |
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Original language | Dutch |
Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
Volume | 154 |
Issue number | 45 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |