Coronary manifestations of Kawasaki Disease in computed tomography coronary angiography

Coronary arteritis in Kawasaki disease can lead to serious complications such myocardial infarction and sudden death. The identification of coronary manifestations with a method that is minimally invasive and of low radiation exposure is therefore important in paediatric patients with Kawasaki disea...

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Published in:Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography 2018-07, Vol.12 (4), p.275-280
Main Authors: Goh, Yong Geng, Ong, Ching Ching, Tan, Grace, Liang, Chong Ri, Soomar, Sanah Merchant, Terence Lim, Chee Wen, Quek, Swee Chye, Teo, Li San Lynette
Format: Article
Language:English
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Computed tomography coronary angiography
Coronary arteries
Coronary artery aneurysms
Kawasaki Disease
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Summary:Coronary arteritis in Kawasaki disease can lead to serious complications such myocardial infarction and sudden death. The identification of coronary manifestations with a method that is minimally invasive and of low radiation exposure is therefore important in paediatric patients with Kawasaki disease. Coronary CT angiography can be an attractive alternative to invasive coronary angiography. This paper describes imaging techniques for coronary CT angiography in pediatric patients and demonstrates the spectrum of cardiovascular manifestations in patients with Kawasaki disease.
ISSN:1934-5925
1876-861X
DOI:10.1016/j.jcct.2017.12.003