Predictive value of aneurysm characteristics for one-year persistence in Kawasaki disease: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

While systemic factors influence Kawasaki disease outcomes, this study specifically determines the independent and incremental prognostic value of the coronary aneurysm's own characteristics-maximum Z-score (ZM), morphology, and Location-for predicting persistence one year after onset.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study enrolled 135 children with KD and coronary artery aneurysms (CAA). We analyzed the maximum Z-score (ZM), morphology (fusiform/saccular), and coronary artery Location (Left/Right/Bilateral) of the index aneurysm (the largest by Z-score). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify independent predictors. The predictive performance of a model containing only ZM was compared to that of the Comprehen

SUBMITTER: Lifeng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12757324 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature