Pregnancy risks for women with Kawasaki disease are manageable, provided doctors recognize them

In the first study of its type, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have looked at the health threat to pregnant women with a history of Kawasaki disease (KD), concluding that the risks are low with informed management and care.The findings are published in the online edition of the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.KD is a childhood condition affecting the coronary arteries. It is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children.
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