Kawasaki’s Disease: Clinical Behavior and Cardiovascular Complications in Children Hospitalized on two Level IV Hospitals, 2000-2012
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https://doi.org/10.61651/rped.2013v66n4p215-222Keywords:
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Background: Kawasaki’s disease is a vasculitis of unknown etiology that affects medium-sized blood vessels; the main complication is the formation of coronary artery aneurysms. In 2011 an outbreak was observed in Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital in Lima.
Objectives: To determine the clinical characteristics and cardiovascular complications of Kawasaki’s disease in Edgardo Rebagliati Martins and Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen Hospitals between 2000-2012.
Methods: observational, descriptive and retrospective study, between 2000-2012. Cases were identified through medical record review.
Results: There were 42 cases in twelve years, being more frequent in males. The largest number of cases in children under 2 years. Cardiac complications occurred in 35% being the most common coronary aneurysms and second dilation of the coronary and thirdly pericardial effusion.
Conclusions: The typical Kawasaki’s disease is the most frequent. Kawasaki’s disease is increasing during the last years, early diagnosis and early treatment prevents complications.
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