Raynauds Flashcards
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what is Raynauds
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Vasospasm of small arteries and arterioles that decreases blood flow tot he skin
2
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risk factors of raynauds
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After 40, Male, asymmetric digit involvement, Digital ulcers or gangrene, Abnormal nail fold capillaroscopy, Connective tissue disease
3
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presentation of raynauds
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change of fingertip colour to white - blue - red (well demarcated)
4
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diagnosis of raynauds
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clinical diagnosis, look for tissue loss, ulceration and gangrene, nailfold capillaroscopy to distinguish primary from secondary
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management of raynauds
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smoking cessation, warm gloves, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, phosphodiesterase inhibitors and IV prostacyclins
