Authors: Lifeng S, Danyan S, Suyuan Q, Cheng C, Xiaoyu Q, Lu S, Zhouping W, Yusheng P.
DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2025.1733982
Abstract Summary
Coronary aneurysm characteristics—size, shape, and location—independently predict which Kawasaki disease patients will have persistent aneurysms one year later. A study of 135 children found that incorporating morphology and distribution alongside maximum Z-score significantly improved prediction over size alone. Saccular aneurysms proved especially high-risk. This anatomy-based approach enhances risk stratification beyond systemic factors.
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Aneurysm size, shape, and location independently predict one-year persistence in Kawasaki disease, with saccular morphology particularly important in high-risk cases, enabling better risk stratification.
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