Learn About Calciphylaxis

What is the definition of Calciphylaxis?
Calciphylaxis is a disease in which blood vessels (veins and arteries) become blocked by a build-up of calcium in the walls of the vessels, preventing blood from flowing to the skin or internal organs. The lack of blood flow (ischemia) damages healthy tissue and may causes the tissue to die (necrosis). The most obvious and frequent symptom of Calciphylaxis is damage to the skin, as ulcers can develop and become infected easily. Calciphylaxis can also affect fat tissue, internal organs, and skeletal muscle, causing infections, pain, and organ failure. The exact cause of Calciphylaxis is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Calciphylaxis?
  • Calciphylaxis
  • Idiopathic calciphylaxis
Who are the top Calciphylaxis Local Doctors?

Penn Dermatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (52.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Robert Micheletti is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Micheletti and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calciphylaxis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Calciphylaxis. Dr. Micheletti is currently accepting new patients.

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Methodist Associates In Healthcare, Inc

2301 S Broad St, Suite 102, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (50.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

James Alexander is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alexander and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calciphylaxis. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

 
 
 
 
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Wagdy F Girgis MD PC

76 Battery Ave, 
Brooklyn, NY 
 (64.9 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Wagdy Girgis is a Family Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Girgis and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calciphylaxis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

What are the latest Calciphylaxis Clinical Trials?
Partners Calciphylaxis Biobank and Patient Registry

Summary: Calciphylaxis, a vascular calcification disorder, is a rare and serious disorder characterized by calcification of dermal arterioles. There are significant gaps in the understanding of the pathophysiology and risk factors for calciphylaxis. At present, there is no effective treatment. Uncertain pathobiology, rare incidence and lack of collaborative approach have been some of the major limiting fac...

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Better Evidence and Translation for Calciphylaxis

Summary: This global platform study will evaluate multiple interventions, across several domains of therapeutic care, in adult patients with kidney failure and newly diagnosed calciphylaxis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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