Effects of coronary artery aneurysms on intracoronary flow velocity dynamics in Kawasaki disease

Am J Cardiol. 1996 Apr 15;77(10):873-5. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(97)89186-2.

Abstract

In coronary artery aneurysms associated with Kawasaki disease, a significant decrease in coronary flow velocity together with an abnormal flow profile and a reduction in coronary flow reserve were observed, and were significantly correlated with the size of the aneurysm. These results suggest that coronary arterial aneurysms impair coronary circulation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blood Flow Velocity
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology
  • Coronary Aneurysm / physiopathology*
  • Coronary Circulation / physiology*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / complications
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Regional Blood Flow