Abstract
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis targeting medium-sized and small arteries. It manifests in young children. If not appropriately treated, KD leads to the development of coronary artery aneurysms inabout 20% of patients. No local evidence-based clinical and epidemiological data on KD are currently available in Kazakhstan. The awareness of KD among physicians is inadequate, resulting in underdiagnosis of the disease in the country. Given the high priority of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Central Asian countries, clinical and epidemiological studies on KD along with measures for early diagnosis and management of the patients with cardiovascular affections are warranted.
Highlights
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis affecting medium-sized and small arteries
KD leads to the development of coronary artery aneurysms in about 20% of patients
No local evidence-based clinical and epidemiological data on KD are currently available in Kazakhstan
Summary
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis affecting medium-sized and small arteries. KD leads to the development of coronary artery aneurysms in about 20% of patients. No local evidence-based clinical and epidemiological data on KD are currently available in Kazakhstan.
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