Raynaud’s Phenomenon
From Pathogenesis to Management
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This chapter addresses the two main questions posed when a patient presents with Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). First: ‘Why does this patient have RP? Is it primary (idiopathic) or secondary, and if secondary, to ...
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Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) may warrant pharmacological treatment if there are significant symptoms not controlled by nonpharmacological treatment or complications. The principles of RP treatment are to decrease...
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Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a common condition which can occur either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to a wide range of conditions or drug therapies. In patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), RP occurs wi...
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Although most patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related digital ulcers respond to medical management, a small but significant proportion benefit from surgical treatment. In our opinion the key aspect to s...
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Raynaud’s phenomenon, episodic color change of the fingers usually in response to cold exposure, can be either primary (idiopathic: PRP) or secondary to an underlying disease or condition, for example, to a sy...