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Exploring the association between serum Vitamin D levels and the development of coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease - a systematic review.

Pediatric rheumatology online journal
January 1, 1970
Zahra Amirsardari et al. (6 authors)
Systematic ReviewJournal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the potential correlation between serum vitamin D levels and the risk of coronary artery lesions (CAL) in Kawasaki Disease (KD).

Results Summary

KD patients generally had lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, but findings on the association with coronary artery lesions and IVIG resistance were mixed, with some studies showing lower vitamin D linked to CAL, others showing higher levels, and some finding no significant difference.

Population

442 KD patients and 594 healthy controls.

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
serum vitamin D levels
decrease
serum vitamin D levels
KD patients
-
generally had lower
#1
serum vitamin D levels
no change
serum vitamin D levels
KD patients
-
no significant difference
#2
serum vitamin D levels
decrease
coronary artery lesions
KD patients
-
found lower
#3
serum vitamin D levels
increase
coronary artery lesions
KD patients
-
found higher levels associated with
#4
serum vitamin D levels
no change
coronary artery lesions
KD patients
-
found no significant difference
#5
sufficient vitamin D levels
increase
clinical outcomes
Kawasaki disease patients
-
potential benefits of
#6
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Kawasaki Disease (KD) involves arterial inflammation, primarily affecting the coronary arteries and leading to coronary artery lesions. Recent advancements in understanding the immunomodulatory roles of vitamin D have prompted investigations into the potential correlation between serum vitamin D levels and the risk of coronary artery lesions (CAL) in KD. This review aims to explore this association. METHODS: A systematic search utilizing relevant keywords related to Kawasaki disease and coronary artery lesions was conducted across four databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science). The quality of the incorporated studies was assessed utilizing the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The study protocol is registered in PROSPERO under the registry code CRD42024493204. RESULTS: In a review of five studies involving 442 KD patients and 594 healthy controls, KD patients generally had lower serum vitamin D levels compared to controls, with mixed findings on the association with coronary artery lesions and IVIG resistance. While three studies supported lower vitamin D in KD, one showed no significant difference. Regarding CAL, one study found lower vitamin D, another found higher levels associated with CAL, and two found no significant difference. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the evidence is inconclusive, but there's a trend suggesting potential benefits of sufficient vitamin D levels in Kawasaki disease rather than evidence refuting any association with clinical outcomes.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node SyndromeHumansVitamin DCoronary Artery Disease
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy50/10
Quality70/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.23
Normalized Score0.54
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