Raynaud phenomenon

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Key articles

Curtiss P, Svigos K, Schwager Z, et al. Part I: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical considerations of primary and secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Feb;90(2):223-34. Abstract

Belch J, Carlizza A, Carpentier PH, et al. ESVM guidelines - the diagnosis and management of Raynaud's phenomenon. Vasa. 2017 Oct;46(6):413-23.Full text  Abstract

Kowal-Bielecka O, Fransen J, Avouac J, et al. Update of EULAR recommendations for the treatment of systemic sclerosis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Aug;76(8):1327-39.Full text  Abstract

Reference articles

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27. Silva C, Solanki KK, White DHN. The relationship between smoking, Raynaud's phenomenon, digital ulcers, and skin thickness in the Waikato Systemic Sclerosis cohort. Rheumatol Immunol Res. 2022 Jul 6;3(2):84-9.Full text  Abstract

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33. Huisstede BM, Hoogvliet P, Paulis WD, et al. Effectiveness of interventions for secondary Raynaud's phenomenon: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Jul;92(7):1166-80. Abstract

34. Thompson AE, Pope JE. Calcium channel blockers for primary Raynaud's phenomenon: a meta-analysis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2005 Feb;44(2):145-50.Full text  Abstract

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40. Su KY, Sharma M, Kim HJ, et al. Vasodilators for primary Raynaud's phenomenon. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 May 17;5(5):CD006687.Full text  Abstract

41. Kowal-Bielecka O, Fransen J, Avouac J, et al. Update of EULAR recommendations for the treatment of systemic sclerosis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Aug;76(8):1327-39.Full text  Abstract

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44. Wood HM, Ernst ME. Renin-angiotensin system mediators and Raynaud's phenomenon. Ann Pharmacother. 2006 Nov;40(11):1998-2002. Abstract

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57. Herrick AL, van den Hoogen F, Gabrielli A, et al. Modified-release sildenafil reduces Raynaud's phenomenon attack frequency in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Arthritis Rheum. 2011 Mar;63(3):775-82.Full text  Abstract

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63. Ingegnoli F, Schioppo T, Allanore Y, et al. Practical suggestions on intravenous iloprost in Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcer secondary to systemic sclerosis: systematic literature review and expert consensus. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2019 Feb;48(4):686-93. Abstract

64. Wigley FM, Seibold JR, Wise RA, et al. Intravenous iloprost treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and ischemic ulcers secondary to systemic sclerosis. J Rheumatol. 1992 Sep;19(9):1407-14. Abstract

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81. Al-Awami M, Schillinger M, Maca T, et al. Low-level laser therapy treatment of primary and secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. Vasa. 2001 Nov;30(4):281-4. Abstract

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