Systemic Sclerosis Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Vascular complications

A

Raynauds

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2
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Lungs

A

Pulmonary hypertension, fibrosis

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3
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Renal crisis

A

HTN, rapidly deteriorating kidney function, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (schostocytes)

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4
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GI complications

A

Oesophageal dysmotility, GAVE, malabsorption

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5
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Treatment

A

Methotrexate/MMF for cutaneous disease, CCBs/viagra for Raynauds, ACE-I for renal crisis (captopril)

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