Raynauds Phenomenon Flashcards
1
Q
Typical Patient
A
Young Female often with FHx
2
Q
Triggers
A
Cold
Stress
Smoking
3
Q
Symptoms
A
Symmetrical Bilateral Digit pain and colour changes lasting for few minutes.
4
Q
Colour Sequence
A
White (Poor flow)
Blue (Venous stasis)
Red (Re-Warming Hyperaemia)
5
Q
Investigations
A
Nail fold Capillaroscopy
6
Q
Non idiopathic Raynauds presentation
A
Asymmetrical usually effecting a few digits, Usually lasts several hours.
7
Q
Non idiopathic Raynauds causes
A
SLE
Scleroderma
Sjorjens Syndrome
8
Q
Treatment
A
Keep warm, Stop smoking
Treat underlying disease if applicable.
CCB (Amlodopine)
PDE 5 (Findenafil)
Prostacyclins
9
Q
Complications
A
Digit ulcers
Infection
Gangrene
Necrosis
