"Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging reveals myocardial inflammation and coronary artery ectasia during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease".
Int J Cardiol
; 136(3): e51-3, 2009 Aug 21.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18667250
ABSTRACT
In a patient with Kawasaki disease, during the acute phase, cardiovascular magnetic resonance has been successfully used for simultaneous evaluation of coronary arteries, myocardial function and the presence of myocardial inflammation. This comprehensive protocol revealed clinically relevant information that was missed by routinely used diagnostic approach.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Coronary Vessels
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
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Myocarditis
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Cardiol
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Greece
Publication country:
HOLANDA
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HOLLAND
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NETHERLANDS
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NL
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PAISES BAJOS
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THE NETHERLANDS