Prognostic nutrition index as a predictor of coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki Disease.

I-Hsin TaiPei-Lin WuMindy Ming-Huey GuoJessica LeeChi-Hsiang ChuKai-Sheng HsiehHo-Chang Kuo

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2020)

PNI could be a candidate of adjunctive predictor of coronary artery aneurysm in addition to IVIG non-responder. Together with low PNI, IVIG non-responder, male gender and platelet count will give high odds to predict coronary artery aneurysm within 6 months of illness.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
pulmonary artery
physical activity
mental health
pulmonary arterial hypertension