Coronary artery dilation in children with MIS-C: prevalence, risk factor, and progression.

Unlabelled: Cardiac injury is the critical issue in children with MIS-C, particularly coronary artery dilation. This study aimed to describe the prevalence, risk factors associated with coronary artery abnormalities, and their progression after 3 months of follow-up in MIS-C children in Vietnam. A prospective multicenter case series study was conducted on MIS-C patients diagnosed per WHO criteria from September 2021 to February 2023 at the two largest pediatric hospitals in southern Vietnam.

Cardiovascular injury and clinical features of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to Covid-19 in Vietnam.

Background: This study aimed to describe the cardiovascular injury and clinical features of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of children with MIS-C (from September 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022) in Children's Hospital 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Demographics, clinical history, significant underlying conditions, clinical manifestations, laboratory investigations, and medical management were analyzed.