Nailfold Videocapillaroscopy (NVC)
Care Before the Procedure
- No special preparation: Fasting is not required, and regular medications can usually be continued.
- Avoid hand products: Refrain from applying lotions, creams, or oils on the day of the test.
- Protect your hands: Avoid trauma or injuries to the fingers and cuticles for 24–48 hours before the test.
- Acclimatization: Sit in the examination room for 15–20 minutes before the test to allow your hands to reach room temperature.
Care During the Procedure
- Comfortable positioning: Rest your hands on a stable platform for the examination.
- Oil application: A small drop of immersion oil is placed on the nailfolds to improve image clarity.
- Stay still and relaxed: Keep your hands steady to allow the microscope to capture clear images.
- No discomfort: The microscope does not touch your skin; the procedure is painless, and you only feel the slight texture of the oil.
Care
- Immediate normal activities: You can resume all activities immediately; the oil is wiped off after the test.
- Results: Images are analyzed by your doctor and discussed during a follow-up consultation.
- Long-term monitoring: For chronic conditions, the test may be repeated periodically (e.g., annually) to track disease progression.
- Continued care: Continue medications and follow-up appointments as directed by your rheumatologist.
Eligibility
- Patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon or abnormal circulation in fingers
- Individuals with suspected autoimmune or connective tissue disorders
- People with unexplained fingertip ulcers or skin changes
- Patients needing detailed assessment of small blood vessels for diagnosis or monitoring
- No special preparation: Fasting is not required, and regular medications can usually be continued.
- Avoid hand products: Refrain from applying lotions, creams, or oils on the day of the test.
- Protect your hands: Avoid trauma or injuries to the fingers and cuticles for 24–48 hours before the test.
- Acclimatization: Sit in the examination room for 15–20 minutes before the test to allow your hands to reach room temperature.
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