Association of Coronary Vasculitis Sequelae With Atherosclerosis in Adults With a History of Kawasaki Disease: Autopsy Pathological Findings
In adults with persistent coronary aneurysms due to KD, atherosclerotic lesions may develop not only in aneurysmal segments but also in nondilated arteries with scarring due to vasculitis. Individuals with prior KD and coronary aneurysms may require long-term management for thrombotic risk and the prevention of atherosclerosis, beginning in early adulthood.
Authors
- K. TAKAHASHI (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5060-5188)
- Kumiko Asakura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1743-1715)
- Nanae Asakawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1132-6695)
- Kino Hayashi
- Yuki Yokouchi
- Wakana Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-074X)
- Ryusuke Ae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2660-530X)
- Yosikazu Nakamura
Institutions
- Toho University (JP)
- Jichi Medical University (JP)
- Utsunomiya University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government (JP)
- Toho University Ohashi Medical Center (JP)
- Tochigi Prefectural Police (JP)
- Tokyo Medical Examiner's Office (JP)
- Jichi Medical University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1161/atvbaha.125.323903
- Primary Topic
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00