Online Medical Books for Raynaud's phenomenon
Online Medical Books for Raynaud's phenomenon
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16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Free online access (without registration) to excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Raynaud's phenomenon are available from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Raynaud's phenomenon.
Medical Books Excerpts
RAYNAUD'S PHENOMENA
* "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
Raynaud's Phenomenon
* "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
Raynaud Phenomenon
* "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
Raynaud's Phenomenon
* "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
Raynaud's disease
* "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
Raynaud's Phenomenon
* "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
Raynaud Phenomenon
* "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
Raynaud's disease
* "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
Tracheal tugging [Oliver-Cardarelli phenomenon, Oliver sign]
* "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
Medical Book Chapters Online
Here are chapters about Raynaud's phenomenon from the online medical books listed above:
RAYNAUD'S PHENOMENA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is there a history of drug ingestion? Ergotamine, methysergide, and beta-adrenergic receptor blockers are just a few of the drugs that may cause Raynaud's phenomena. Is there involvement of only one upper extremity? When there is ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud's Phenomenon
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Raynaud's phenomenon is paroxysmal ischemia of the digits that manifests as changing color of the fingers, and pain and/or numbness. Sharply demarcated blanching, pallor, cyanosis, and/or erythema of the fingers, toes, or nail beds may occur. The usual sequence of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud Phenomenon
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Raynaud phenomenon is a periodic vasoconstrictor response to cold and physical or emotional stress. It was first described in 1862 by Raynaud, a French medical student. He attributed the color changes to exaggerated CNS response. Exact... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud's Phenomenon
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Raynaud's disease Chronic arterial disease
Atherosclerosis Thromboangiitis obliterans Thrombosis ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud's disease
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
... Raynaud’s disease is one of several primary arteriospastic disorders characterized by episodic vasospasm in the small peripheral arteries and arterioles, precipitated by exposure to cold or stress. This condition occurs bilaterally and usually affects the hands or, less often,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud's Phenomenon
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Brian V. Reamy and Douglas C. Warren Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is an episodic vascular disorder of varying severity that results in digital artery ischemia and manifests clinically as a sequence of color changes in the digits. It affects between 3% to 20% of... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud Phenomenon
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview ❑ Idiopathic ❑ Systemic lupus erythematosus ❑ Scleroderma ❑ Drugs ❑ Thoracic... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Raynaud's disease
(Handbook of Diseases)
... One of several primary arteriospastic disorders, Raynaud’s disease is characterized by episodic vasospasm in the small peripheral arteries and arterioles, precipitated by exposure to cold or stress. This condition occurs bilaterally and usually affects the hands or, less often, the... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tracheal tugging [Oliver-Cardarelli phenomenon, Oliver sign]
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... A visible recession of the larynx and trachea that occurs in synchrony with cardiac systole, tracheal tugging commonly results from an aneurysm or a tumor near the aortic arch and may signal dangerous compression or obstruction of major airways. The... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
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