Hemodynamic variables in aneurysms are associated with thrombotic risk in children with Kawasaki disease

Thrombosis is a major adverse outcome associated with coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) resulting from Kawasaki disease (KD). Clinical guidelines recommend initiation of anticoagulation therapy with maximum CAA diameter (Dmax)  ≥8 mm or Z-score ≥ 10. Here, we investigate the role of aneurysm hemodynamics as a superior method for thrombotic risk stratification in KD patients.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 28, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Noelia Grande Gutierrez, Mathew Mathew, Brian W. McCrindle, Justin S. Tran, Andrew M. Kahn, Jane C. Burns, Alison L. Marsden Source Type: research