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SUBMITTER: Ponniah U
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3957459 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Annals of pediatric cardiology 20130701 2
We report a case of a six-month-old Hispanic male infant who had Kawasaki disease and coronary artery aneurysms on echocardiography. He died suddenly five months later in spite of aggressive medical therapy. Autopsy showed extensive coronary artery thrombosis. Giant coronary artery aneurysms need diligent follow up as they pose significant risks including risk of thrombus, myocardial infarction and sudden death. ...[more]