Clyde family's Kawasaki disease ordeal spurs local awareness drive

TL;DR
Rowan Lowry, 12, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at age seven, a rare inflammation of blood vessels that can affect the heart; delayed recognition led to multiple aortic aneurysms and open-heart surgery, and his Clyde, North Carolina family is now sharing his story to raise awareness and urge parents to seek prompt medical attention for early symptoms.
Topics:healthlocal#aortic-aneurysm#heart-damage#kawasaki-disease#local#open-heart-surgery#pediatric-health
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