Microvascular damage evaluation in systemic sclerosis: the role of nailfold videocapillaroscopy and laser techniques

• Main Authors: B. Ruaro (Author), A. Sulli (Author), V. Smith (Author), C. Pizzorni (Author), S. Paolino (Author), E. Alessandri (Author), M. Cutolo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Microvascular damage and a decrease in peripheral blood perfusion are typical features of systemic sclerosis (SSc) with serious clinical implications, not only for a very early diagnosis, but also for disease progression. Nailfold videocapillaroscopy is a validated and safe imaging technique able to...