[Reality of inpatient vasoactive treatment with prostacyclin derivatives in patients with acral circulation disorders due to systemic sclerosis in Germany].

CONCLUSION: Patients consistently reported a positive effect of treatment with prostacyclin derivatives on Raynaud's phenomenon, acral ulcerations, pain and daily restrictions and felt well and safely cared for during inpatient treatment. These positive effects in the patients' perceptions provide crucial information supporting and confirming the current European and international treatment recommendations.
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Source: Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie - February 9, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Juche A, Siegert E, Mueller-Ladner U, Riemekasten G, Günther C, Kötter I, Henes J, Blank N, Voll RE, Ehrchen J, Schmalzing M, Susok L, Schmeiser T, Sunderkoetter C, Distler J, Worm M, Kreuter A, Horváth ON, Schön MP, Korsten P, Zeidler G, Pfeiffer C, Tags: Z Rheumatol Source Type: research