Risk factors for non-response to initial IVIG plus methylprednisolone therapy in children with Kawasaki disease
TBil (≥20 µmol/l), Yang score (≥12) and elevated IL-6 levels are independent risk factors for resistance to IVIG plus methylprednisolone. These findings provide valuable insights for pediatricians in selecting individualized treatment strategies for high-risk, refractory KD patients.
Authors
- Minna Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6650-9342)
- Hongmao Wang
- Xiaohui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7320-4958)
- Mingming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8286-6198)
Institutions
- Peking University (CN)
- University Teaching Hospital (ZM)
- Capital Institute of Pediatrics (CN)
- Children's Hospital of Capital Institute of Pediatrics (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Lara D. Veeken
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf188
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01