Issue 8/2023
B. Zhelezarova
Clinic of Rheumatology, UMBAL „Dr. Georgi Stranski“ – Pleven
Raynaud‘s phenomenon is manifested by alternating episodes of vasospasm of small arteries and arterioles of the fingers of the limbs, as well as peripheral parts of the body – earlobes, nose. The most common cause is exposure to low temperature or emotional stress, as well as in the course of various rheumatic diseases. Harmful factors, medication intake also have an influence. Of importance for practice are the secondary forms – Raynaud‘s syndrome, their timely diagnosis and follow-up of the underlying pathology.
Кey words: Raynaud‘s syndrome, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment
Address for correspondence:
Zhelezarova, B.
Clinic of Rheumatology UMBAL
Dr. Georgi Stranski – Pleven, Second Clinical Base
91, „Gen. Vladimir Vazov”, Str.
tel.: 0887 706 623
e-mail: borislavav@yahoo.com