Recurrent Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Coronary Artery Aneurysms Secondary to Kawasaki Disease in a Young Adult

Introduction

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that predominantly affects children younger than five years of age and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in childhood. Although uncommon in adults, its late cardiovascular complications include coronary artery aneurysms, which may lead to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), sudden cardiac death, or heart failure. Evidence regarding the management of adults with cardiac sequelae of Kawasaki disease (KD) remains limited, highlighting the importance of case reports.

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