Coronary aneurisms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Kawasaki disease Pathophysiology Kawasaki disease is a systemic inflammation of the small and medium size blood vessels. The coronary arteries are most affected, which is why this condition can lead to coronary aneurisms due to occlusion of the coronary arteries by thrombi The cause is unknown but may be attributed to infectious process and it is mediated by the immune system. Epidemiology Kawasaki disease is the leading cause for acquired heart disease in children Patients hospitalized...