Possible Kawasaki disease in a 56 years-old male patient diagnosed in sequelae phase

We present a 56 years-old male patient with an acute ischemic episode. The patient showed significant dilation of the left main coronary artery and proximal segments of the left descending artery, as well as a right coronary artery with a 10mm diameter in the proximal and medial segments. These find...

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Published in:Archivos de cardiología de México 2015-01, Vol.85 (1), p.77-79
Main Authors: Asensio Lafuente, Enrique, Montalvo Ramos, T R Aquiles, Linares Rodríguez, Abel
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
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Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:We present a 56 years-old male patient with an acute ischemic episode. The patient showed significant dilation of the left main coronary artery and proximal segments of the left descending artery, as well as a right coronary artery with a 10mm diameter in the proximal and medial segments. These findings are compatible with a Kawasaki's disease in a chronic phase.
ISSN:1405-9940
DOI:10.1016/j.acmx.2014.10.006