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The research progress of the diagnosis and treatment of Raynaud phenomenon

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Author: YANG Lihuan 1 XIA Lianheng 2 XU Yufei 1 LI Linggen 2 GAO Jie 2

Affiliation: 1. Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040 , China 2. Department of Peripheral Vascular Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China

Keywords: Raynaud phenomenon Raynaud syndrome Diagnosis Treatment Research progress

DOI: 10.12173/j.issn.1004-5511.202504208

Reference: Yang LH, Xia LH, Xu YF, Li LG, Gao J. The research progress of the diagnosis and treatment of Raynaud phenomenon[J]. Yixue Xinzhi Zazhi, 2025, 35(12): 1471-1476. DOI: 10.12173/j.issn.1004-5511.202504208. [Article in Chinese]

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Raynaud phenomenon (RP) is a disease of intermittent vascular hypercontraction of fingers and toes caused by cold or pressure. Its etiology is closely related to genetic and hormonal factors, though the precise mechanisms remain unclear. The clinical treatment of RP is mainly to alleviate symptoms and prevent tissue damage. This article reviews the current research status of the RP, with a focus on its clinical diagnosis and treatment, aiming to provide scientific basis and guidance for clinical practice.

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