All issues > Volume 51(5); 2008

Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2008;51(5):462-467. Published online May 15, 2008.

Cardiovascular complications after Kawasaki disease and its management

Gi Young GY Jang¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan, Korea

Correspondence Gi Young GY Jang ,Email: jpynhg@dreamwiz.com

Abstract

Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology, usually occurring in infants and young children. Although the etiology of Kawasaki disease remains uncertain, its serious complicationssuch as giant aneurysm formation, coronary arterial stenotic lesions, and thrombotic occlusionhave been proven to cause myocardial ischemia or infarction in patients with Kawasaki disease. To prevent and treat these complications, several modes of therapyincluding long-term anticoagulation, interventional catheterization, and surgical treatmenthave been gradually developed. In this article, we review the cardiovascular complications following Kawasaki disease and the management thereof, which includes thrombolytic therapy, catheter intervention, and coronary artery bypass graft.

Keywords :Kawasaki disease, Complications, Management