Raynaud phenomenon

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Raynaud phenomenon

Raynaud's disease Cardiovascular disease A condition characterized by vasospasm of small vessels of the fingers and toes, resulting in skin discoloration Etiology Extreme temperatures–especially cold or hot or emotional events; initially, digits involved turn white because of ↓ blood supply, then blue because of prolonged hypoxia, then red, when the blood vessels reopen, causing a local flushing

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