Raynaud’s Disease Leah Pinckney. Introduction What is Raynaud’s Disease? Condition characterized by vasoconstriction Triggered by cold, stress, emotional.

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Raynaud’s Disease Leah Pinckney

Introduction What is Raynaud’s Disease? Condition characterized by vasoconstriction Triggered by cold, stress, emotional stress Two types “Raynaud’s __________” Stats & Facts ~5% of US population All ages More prevalent in people living in cold places, women, older people

Causes Exact cause unknown Blood Theories: Platelets or RBCs increase viscosity Oversensitive blood receptors Risk Factors: Autoimmune/CT disease Smoking Meds/narcotics Line of work

Signs & Symptoms “Attacks” Common features: Color change Numbness Throbbing/tingling Swelling Severe features: Deformities Finger tip ulcerations Gangrene Recovery ~15 mins cles/thumb_raynaud-syndrome.jpg

Diagnosis Symptom-based Self-reported Cold challenge test Determining form Nailfold capillaroscopy Medical exam Blood tests Medical history

Treatment & Prevention No “cure” for Raynaud’s Non-drug Avoid cold exposure/wearing multiple layers of clothes Stop risky behaviors Drug Calcium channel blockers Alpha blockers Vasodilators Surgery?

Prognosis No cure Current research for: New treatments Medicine to improve blood flow Causes

Works cited other_rheumatic_diseases/raynauds_phenomenon_85,P00063/ other_rheumatic_diseases/raynauds_phenomenon_85,P00063/ s_ff.asp s_ff.asp disease/basics/treatment/con disease/basics/treatment/con