Kawasaki Disease: The most common acquired heart disease in infants and toddlers
Researchers from the UK and Germany have published a study addressing Kawasaki Disease (KD).
- KD is the most common acquired heart disease that mostly affects infants and toddlers.
- ‘Delayed diagnosis and treatment results in coronary artery aneurysms in up to 25% of all affected individuals.’
- Link to study:
Further information from CHF’s Kawasaki Disease information sheet:
https://www.chfed.org.uk/how-we-help/information-service/heart-conditions/kawasaki-disease/
