Impairment of the Fibrinolytic System is Present and is a Marker for Endothelial Dysfunction in Adolescents after Kawasaki Disease

Impairment of the fibrinolytic system is one of the most sensitive markers of endothelial dysfunction, and a major risk factor for future cardiovascular disease in adults. Persistent endothelial dysfunction, which is an early pathophysiological event in atherogenesis, occurs in some patients following Kawasaki disease (KD). The aim of this study was to assess whether impaired fibrinolysis is present in long-term survivors of KD. The study …