Prospective analysis finds correlations between myocardial strain and late gadolinium enhancement, suggesting evaluation benefits for children with Kawasaki disease.
Key Points
LGE positivity in children with a history of Kawasaki disease is linked to reduced myocardial strain and strain rates.
Kawasaki disease patients with giant coronary aneurysms showed a higher rate of late gadolinium enhancement.
Echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance were used to assess left ventricular function and fibrosis in the study.
Evaluating myocardial function can help assess risk for chronic myocardial fibrosis in children recovering from Kawasaki disease.