An Idiopathic Disease of the Peripheral Vascular System, Causing Intermittent

question 204

Multiple Choice

An idiopathic disease of the peripheral vascular system, causing intermittent cyanosis and/or erythema of the distal ends of the fingers and/or toes, is:

• A) DVT.
• B) Raynaud disease.
• C) Raynaud phenomenon.
• D) claudication.

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