Raynauds Flashcards
1
Q
Who is affected by primary Raynauds?
A
teenagers and young people
no underlying autoimmune disease
2
Q
Who is affected by secondary Raynauds?
A
older age group
signals underlying autoimmune condition
3
Q
What are the 3 phases of Raynauds?
A
ischeamia
cyanosis
rubor
4
Q
What is the non pharmacological treatment of Raynauds?
A
keep warm
5
Q
What is the pharmacological treatment of Raynauds?
A
Ca channel blockers - to keep vasodilated PDES inhibitors - silnedifil prostacyclin analogues botox injections endothelial receptor analogues
