Langetermijneffecten van de ziekte van Kawasaki.

Translated title of the contribution: [Long term effects of Kawasaki disease].

Saskia Briedé*, Marleen Hamoen, Michiel J.S. Oosterveld, J. M.P.J.Hans Breur

*Corresponding author for this work

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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].
Original languageDutch
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume154
Issue number45
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010

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