Review paper Raynaud’s phenomenon: new aspects of pathogenesis and the role of nailfold videocapillaroscopy
Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) refers to paroxysmal pallor or cyanosis of the digits of the hands or feet and, infrequently, the tips of the nose or ears (acral parts) owing to cold-induced vasoconstriction of the digital arteries, precapillary arterioles, and cutaneous arteriovenous shunts. Raynaud’s...
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Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2015-05-01
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Series: | Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/Review-paper-Raynaud-s-phenomenon-new-aspects-of-pathogenesis-and-the-role-of-nailfold-videocapillaroscopy,18,25120,1,1.html |