Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2023, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (7): 492-497.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2022.23e0331

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Long-term management of severe coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease

LIU Fang, LIN Yixiang   

  1. Pediatric Heart Center, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai 201102, China
  • Received:2023-04-14 Online:2023-07-15 Published:2023-07-05

Abstract:

Kawasaki disease coronary artery lesions (CAL) has become one of the most common acquired cardiovascular diseases in China. The treatment and long-term management of severe CAL is very challenging. This article summarizes and prospects the management of severe CAL by focusing on diagnosis and evaluation methods, treatment progress and follow-up programs.

Key words: Kawasaki disease, coronary artery lesion, revascularization