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Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is underutilized due to lack of familiarity, despite its non-invasive potential for assessing digital microcirculation. Standardization efforts aim to improve its use in diagnosing connective tissue diseases and as research outcome measures.

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  • Rheumatology
  • Microcirculation Research
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is underutilized in clinical practice.
  • Lack of familiarity and standardized interpretation hinders its application.
  • Traditional assessment methods face challenges in evaluating capillary patterns and blood flow.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges and potential of nailfold capillaroscopy in standard clinical practice.
  • To discuss the recent standardization of NFC by the EULAR Study Group on Microcirculation in Rheumatic Diseases.
  • To explore the expanded use of NFC beyond Raynaud's phenomenon in identifying connective tissue diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current challenges and limitations in NFC interpretation.
  • Discussion of standardization efforts for NFC.
  • Exploration of NFC's role in diagnosing systemic sclerosis spectrum disorders and other connective tissue diseases.
  • Highlighting the non-invasive nature of NFC for assessing digital microcirculation.

Main Results:

  • NFC is a valuable, non-invasive tool for visualizing digital microcirculation.
  • Standardization is crucial for overcoming current barriers to NFC utilization.
  • NFC has expanded applications in diagnosing various connective tissue diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Nailfold capillaroscopy offers significant potential for clinical practice and research.
  • Addressing familiarity and standardization issues will enhance NFC's role in diagnosing rheumatic diseases.
  • Further adoption of standardized NFC protocols is recommended for improved patient care and research outcomes.