Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis, classically affecting large-and medium-size
arteries. The coronary arteries draw most of the clinical attention, whereas few studies have …

Background: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that affects large and medium-
size arteries. The coronary arteries draw most of the clinical attention whereas few studies …

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the mechanical properties of the abdominal aorta in
school-aged patients treated for Kawasaki disease and in normal, healthy children …

BackgroundRecent studies have revealed that atherosclerosis progresses faster than
expected in young adults with a history of Kawasaki disease. However, it is unclear as to …

Measuring aortic distensibility has been shown to be useful in adults as a noninvasive
method in the early detection of atherosclerosis. This study had two purposes: to assess the …

BACKGROUND: Recent evidence has suggested that patients display altered arterial
elasticity after Kawasaki disease (KD). However, changes in the elastic properties of the …

Background There is growing evidence to suggest increased arterial stiffness in patients
with a history of Kawasaki disease (KD). Pulse-wave velocity (PWV) is the most validated …

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute medium vessel vasculitis seen in children. Coronary
artery abnormalities are the most notable long-term complications. Intravenous …

Background. Investigating the mechanical properties of the arteries is essential in
cardiovascular diseases. Recent imaging modalities allow mapping mechanical properties …

Background The long-term sequelae of Kawasaki disease (KD) are based on the coronary
complications. Because KD causes generalized vasculitis, with documented aneurysms in …