Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance and Coronary Artery Lesions in Kawasaki Disease
The principal finding presented in this meta-analysis was the revelation of a significant association between lack of patient response to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment and later development of coronary artery lesions (CAL) in Kawasaki disease patients. Kawasaki disease is an acute pediatric vasculitis that can lead to serious cardiovascular outcomes. Specifically, based on the pooled ... Read More
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