[Long term effects of Kawasaki disease].
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.
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Saskia
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Briedé
Marleen
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Hamoen
Michiel J S
MJ
Oosterveld
J M P J Hans
JM
Breur
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