![]() ![]() This will indicate whether there are any problems in these organs that could result in cyanosis.Ĭhest X-Ray: A chest X-ray can detect any lung abnormalities that could support the clinical findings.Įlectrocardiography: An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to detect any heart abnormalities, based upon the clinical findings.Ĭomplete Blood Count (CBC): CBC helps to determine the level of hemoglobin in the blood and detect if anemia is present. These include the following:Īuscultation: This method involves examination of the chest (lungs and heart) by using a stethoscope. Raynaud’s syndrome (pain and bluish discoloration of extremities on cold exposure)īesides the obvious clinical signs such as the blue or purplish tinge on the skin, there are certain other definitive diagnostic tests for confirming and consolidating the clinical findings.Tight clothing or jewellery cutting off blood flow.The causes of inadequate supply of oxygenated blood include the following: The underlying reason is inadequate delivery of oxygenated blood to the tissues of the hands and feet. Peripheral Cyanosis Peripheral cyanosis manifests as a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet. ![]()
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