Peripheral Vascular Disorder
Health Encyclopedia: Capillary Nail Refill Test
Nail blanch test; Capillary refill time
Normal Values
If there is good perfusion to the nail bed, a pink color should return in less than 2 seconds after blanching.
What abnormal results mean
Blanch times that are greater than 2 seconds may indicate:
- Dehydration
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Shock -
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) -
Hypothermia
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Health Guide
Ischemic colitis
...cause of ischemic colitis. The disorder mainly affects people over 50, many of whom have a history of peripheral vascular disease. Other risk factors include: Previous aortic surgery with... Read more »Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
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...abdominal aorta and its branches. The condition predisposes people to coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease . The condition is worsened by hypothyroidism, obesity,... Read more »Frostbite
...beta-blockers, which decrease the flow of blood to the skin, are particularly susceptible. So are people with peripheral vascular disease (a disorder of the arteries). Other things that may... Read more »Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
...causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues. Alternative Names Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; Peripheral arterial disease; PAD; Arteriosclerosis... Read more »Images
Medications
...recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It works by ... Read more »
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