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Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice

Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice [electronic resource] / edited by Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Christopher P. Denton. - 1st ed. 2021. - VII, 399 p. 38 illus., 30 illus. in color. online resource. - In Clinical Practice, 2199-6660 . - In Clinical Practice, .

Scleroderma Renal Crisis and Acute Kidney Injury -- Chronic Kidney Disease in Scleroderma -- Anemia -- Breathlessness -- Fatigue -- Itch -- Pain and Tenosynovitis, Tendon Friction Rubs -- Raynaud’s -- Critical Ischemia -- Digital Ulcers -- Lower Limb Ulcers -- Decline in PFT -- Arrhytmias -- Pericardial and Pleural Effusion -- Constipation -- Incontinence -- Bloating -- GE reflux -- Diarrhea -- Watermelon Stomach -- Malnutrition -- Calcinosis -- Pregnancy -- Sicca Syndrome -- Sexual dysfunction -- Transitional care for juvenile onset systemic sclerosis -- Assessment for HSCT -- Very early disease - VEDOSS type case -- Primary Biliary Cholangitis -- Hand Arthritis -- Contractures -- Tendon Friction Rubs -- Interpretation of the Modification of Laboratory Parameters. .

This book provides a practical guide for managing a variety of problems encountered by the clinician in managing patients with systemic sclerosis. Chapters take a problem-orientated approach to help the reader cut through potential barriers that can arise when working with different medical specialities. Management strategies for a broad range of conditions, including pericardial and pleural effusion, sicca syndrome, calcinosis and watermelon stomach, are presented. Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice describes a range of problems and clinical items encountered by a variety of medical professionals who encounter these patients. It is a valuable resource for rheumatologists, immunologists, specialist nurses and primary care professionals. .

9783030537364

10.1007/978-3-030-53736-4 doi


Rheumatology.
Immunology.
Primary care (Medicine).
Nephrology.
Gastroenterology.
Rheumatology.
Immunology.
Primary Care Medicine.
Nephrology.
Gastroenterology.

RC927-927.5

616.723