Since 1969, the Division of Vascular Surgery at the Oregon Health & Science University has prospectively studied and followed over 1100 patients with vasospastic and/or obstructive upper extremity small artery disease, including over 200 patients with upper extremity digital ulcers or gangrene caused by occlusive disease of the palmar and digital arteries.

To conduct these studies, we formally organized a 'Raynaud's Clinic' which is held once a week. This NIH funded clinic, which is run through the Clinical Research Center at OHSU, allows patients to receive the most up-to-date information available on the treatment and evaluation of Raynaud's and its associated diseases. Consequently, the Raynaud's Clinic has been mutually beneficial for both the scientific community and the individual patient. Our experience has contributed to the current standard of treatment, and we continue to investigate new treatments in this area.

The treatments we have investigated range from conservative measures of wound care to a large variety of pharmacologic and surgical interventions. During each clinic visit, we allow as much time as needed for patient evaluation and counseling. We arrange consultation and testing as indicated. Each new patient undergoes a standardized initial evaluation that includes a large variety of blood tests designed to screen for associated disorders.

Due to our extensive experience with treatment and evaluation of Raynaud's disease, referrals continue to grow, with patients coming from all over the United States and parts of Canada. Our clinic is currently headed by James Edwards MD, Associate Professor of Surgery. We invite inquiries, however, while we have been studying Raynaud's syndrome for 30 years, we are unable to treat patients by telephone, fax, or over the Internet. While we would be happy to see you and evaluate you in our clinic, for the most part we cannot provide services beyond what is found in most medical centers. We may be contacted at 503/494-7593 or FAX at 503/494-4324.

Links to other Raynaud's information:

Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia, American Heart Association.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4687

MedicineNet - RAYNAUD'S PHENOMENON DISEASES & TREATMENTS.
http://www.medicinenet.com/raynauds_phenomenon/article.htm

National Institutes of Health
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/raynaud/ray_what.html