In 2008, the Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of patients with vasospastic angina
(coronary spastic angina) 1 were developed by the Japanese Circulation Society, and the …

First described in Japan 50 years ago, Kawasaki disease is a worldwide multisystem
disease. It is an acute self-limited vasculitis of unknown etiology that can lead to coronary …

Importance Global studies have reported that the incidence of Kawasaki disease (KD)
declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies suggest that the global pandemic …

Background Kawasaki disease (KD) is a medium vessel vasculitis, of unknown etiology,
typically presenting in children younger than 5 years of age. Prolonged fever (at least five …

Introduction Gut microbial imbalance (dysbiosis) has been reported in patients with acute
Kawasaki disease (KD). However, no studies have analyzed the gut microbiota while …

Objectives Melatonin has been reported to be an appropriate candidate for mitigating
various cardiovascular injuries, owing to its versatility. This study aimed to explore the role of …

Prediction Models for Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance in Kawasaki Disease: A Meta-analysis
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Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute inflammatory syndrome of unknown etiology that is
complicated by cardiovascular sequelae. Chronic inflammation (vasculitis) due to KD might …

Importance The etiology of Kawasaki disease (KD) remains elusive, with immunologic and
epidemiologic data suggesting different triggers in individuals who are genetically …

Cause of Kawasaki disease (KD) is unknown. KD is often resistant to treatment with
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Sano's score, which is derived from total bilirubin (TBIL) …