Predictors of intravenous immunoglobulin resistance and coronary artery aneurysm in patients with Kawasaki disease

Abstract

KD patients with reduced mean haemoglobin, increased AST level, increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and reduced platelet count should be considered for conjunctive therapy such as a corticosteroid in combination with standard treatment. Duration of fever ≥8 days and platelet count ≥550 × 10⁹/L were predictors of CAA. To prevent cardiovascular complications, patients should be treated promptly after KD has been diagnosed.