Coronary manifestations of Kawasaki Disease in computed tomography coronary angiography

Abstract

Coronary arteritis in Kawasaki disease can lead to serious complications such myocardial infarction and sudden death. The identification of coronary manifestations with a method that is minimally invasive and of low radiation exposure is therefore important in paediatric patients with Kawasaki disease. Coronary CT angiography can be an attractive alternative to invasive coronary angiography. This paper describes imaging techniques for coronary CT angiography in pediatric patients and demonstrates the spectrum of cardiovascular manifestations in patients with Kawasaki disease.

Keywords: Computed tomography coronary angiography; Coronary arteries; Coronary artery aneurysms; Kawasaki Disease.