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Persistent complete atrioventricular block in an infant with Kawasaki disease: a rare case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2025

Hiroyuki Shimada Open the ORCID record for Hiroyuki Shimada [Opens in a new window] ,
Hidenori Yamamoto Open the ORCID record for Hidenori Yamamoto [Opens in a new window]  and
Shinya Hara
Hiroyuki Shimada
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, TOYOTA Memorial Hospital, Aichi, Japan
Hidenori Yamamoto
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children’s Heart Center, Nagoya University Hospital, Aichi, Japan
Shinya Hara*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, TOYOTA Memorial Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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Corresponding author: Shinya Hara; Email: shinya_hara@mail.toyota.co.jp
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Abstract

We present the case of an infant with Kawasaki disease following persistent complete atrioventricular block, which is a rare cardiovascular complication associated with Kawasaki disease. We offer the importance of careful electrocardiography monitoring during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease.

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Kawasaki diseasecomplete atrioventricular blockarrhythmia

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Cardiology in the Young , First View , pp. 1 - 4
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