heart and blood vessel disorders
Raynaud Syndrome
Diagnosis of Raynaud Syndrome
A doctor's evaluation Sometimes Doppler ultrasonography Usually, doctors suspect Raynaud syndrome on the basis of symptoms and results of the physical examination. Often, no procedures are needed to make the diagnosis. If doctors suspect an artery is blocked, Echocardiography and Other Ultrasound Procedures may be done before and after the person is exposed to cold. In people with Raynaud syndrome, blood flow and vessel diameter decrease more than in people without the disorder. Doctors may also order blood tests to check for conditions that sometimes occur in people with Raynaud syndrome. 