The many forms of vasculitis are characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, leading to
potentially long-term sequelae including vision loss, aneurysm formation and kidney failure …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Introduction: Kawasaki disease (KD) is one of the commonest pediatric vasculitides and is
associated with a significant risk of development of coronary artery abnormalities if left …

Abstract Purpose of Review Provide an updated review of the clinical management and
diagnosis of Kawasaki disease with inclusion of potential diagnostic difficulties with …

Aim of the review: To review major epidemiological aspects of Kawasaki disease (KD) in
Europe, describing demographic characteristics, revising its incidence along with time …

Objective Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood vasculitis with conflicting reported North
American trends in incidence and patient characteristics. Objectives:(1) determine KD …

Background Kawasaki disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease among
febrile children under the age of 5 years old. It is also a clinically diagnosed disease. In this …

Background Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has traditionally been the primary
method for coronary imaging in children with Kawasaki disease (KD). We aimed to evaluate …

Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in early adulthood (< 40 years old) may be
associated with unrevealed diagnoses of Kawasaki disease (KD) in childhood. Daniels et al …

Introduction: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a form of systemic vasculitis that can lead to
complications of coronary artery lesions (CAL). Diagnosis without delay and treatment with …