Title of article
Giant Coronary Aneurysms and Massive Anterolateral Myocardial Infarction in a Six-Year-Old Boy with Kawasaki Disease: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Yadollahi Farsani, Habibollah hamadan university of medical sciences, همدان, ايران , Yadollahi Farsani, Habibollah Besat Hospital , Sedighi, Iraj hamadan university of medical sciences, همدان, ايران , Sedighi, Iraj Besat Hospital , Jamshidi, Masume Besat Hospital , Jamshidi, Masume hamadan university of medical sciences, همدان, ايران , Heidari, Ahmad Besat Hospital - pediatric department, ايران
From page
60
To page
62
Abstract
Kawasaki disease occurs across the globe, with Asians being at the highest risk. Approximately, 20% of untreated patients develop coronary artery abnormalities, including aneurysms, and severely affected patients are likely to develop coronary artery thrombosis or stenosis, myocardial infarction, aneurysm rupture, and sudden death. We herein report the case of a 6-year-old boy who developed giant coronary aneurysms, thrombosis, and massive anterolateral myocardial infarction despite appropriate treatment for Kawasaki disease, which make this patient a special case
Keywords
kawasaki diseases .aneurysm. thrombosis
Journal title
Iranian Heart Journal (IHJ)
Journal title
Iranian Heart Journal (IHJ)
Record number
2570875
Link To Document