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   Cold stimulation test


  • The temperature in the fingers returns to normal within 15 minutes

  • The temperature of the fingers is recorded before and after the hands are immersed in ice water
  • The total time required for this test is 30-60 minutes

  • To assess the patients with suspected vasospastic disorders;
    1. Raynauds syndrome
    2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
    3. Scleroderma
    4. Systemic Lupus erythromatosus

  • Nicotine
  • Caffeine
  • Excessively warm or cool room temperature
  • Gangrenous fingers
  • Open wounds or infection in hands or fingers

 





 


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