Chest Pain in a Teen: The Childhood Cause

An 18-year-old presents with Chest Pain. Explore the link between a childhood vasculitis and long-term cardiovascular risks like coronary artery aneurysms.

Kawasaki's disease


An 18-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain. What is the most likely childhood diagnosis associated with the findings of this coronary angiogram?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Kawasaki’s disease
Rheumatic heart disease
Marfan’s syndrome
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Chest Pain, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Kawasaki’s disease, Myocardial Infarction, Vasculitis

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