Table 1.

Capillary dimensions and Raynaud’s visual analog scores before, during, and after intravenous iloprost treatment. Results are median (range).

Pre-IloprostDay 3 IloprostImmediately Post-Iloprost (Day 5)12 Months Post-Iloprost
Capillary density/mm6.0 (3.3–7.3)6.5 (3.3–7.9)6.9 (3.7–8.8)6.2 (3.7–8.9)
Total capillary width, μm94 (49–268)97 (35–280)96 (55–240)78 (47–193)
Apical width, μm37 (20–129)36 (11–137)31 (24–182)28 (15–81)
Raynaud’s visual analog score, mm59 (0–79)22 (0–69)*12 (3–72)32 (10–83)
  • * Results from 7 patients only.