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- Title
Consensus best practice pathway of the UK Scleroderma Study Group: digital vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis.
- Authors
Hughes, Michael; Ong, Voon H.; Anderson, Marina E.; Hall, Frances; Moinzadeh, Pia; Griffiths, Bridget; Baildam, Eileen; Denton, Christopher P.; Herrick, Ariane L.
- Abstract
Objective. Digital vasculopathy (comprising RP, digital ulceration and critical digital ischaemia) is responsible for much of the pain and disability experienced by patients with SSc. However, there is a limited evidence base to guide clinicians in the management of SSc-related digital vasculopathy. Our aim was to produce recommendations that would be helpful for clinicians, especially for those managing patients outside specialist centres. Methods. The UK Scleroderma Study Group set up several working groups to develop a number of consensus best practice pathways for the management of SSc-specific complications, including digital vasculopathy. Results. This overview presents the background and best practice consensus pathways for SSc-related RP, digital ulceration and critical ischaemia. Examples of drug therapies, including doses, are suggested in order to inform prescribing practice. Conclusion. A number of treatment algorithms are provided that are intended to provide the clinician with accessible reference tools for use in daily management.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; ULCER diagnosis; VASCULITIS treatment; SYSTEMIC scleroderma; ACADEMIC medical centers; ALGORITHMS; FINGERS; RESEARCH funding; SOCIAL services case management; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Rheumatology, 2015, Vol 54, Issue 11, p2015
- ISSN
1462-0324
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/rheumatology/kev201