Raynaud's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
A
Peripheral digital ischaemia precipitated by cold or emotion
Fingers must be blue, red and white at the same time
Can get ulceration and gangrene
2
Q
Classification of Raynaud’s
A
Primary - idiopathic Raynaud’s disease
Secondary - Raynaud’s syndrome
3
Q
Causes of Raynaud’s syndrome
A
Systemic sclerosis
SLE
RA
Sjogren’s
4
Q
Mx of Raynaud’s
A
Wear gloves
CCBs: nifedipine
ACEi
IV prostacyclin
