Episode 12 – Scleroderma Renal Crisis: When Blood Pressure Is the Killer

12/08/2025 8 min

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🎙️ Episode 12 – Scleroderma Renal Crisis: When Blood Pressure Is the Killer“In systemic sclerosis, a sudden BP spike is never just hypertension.”In this episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj explains how to recognize, prevent, and treat scleroderma renal crisis before irreversible kidney damage occurs.🧠 In just 7 minutes, you’ll learn:The high-risk patient profiles you must monitor closelyThe subtle and classic presentations of SRCWhy ACE inhibitors — not just BP control — are life-saving🎯 In systemic sclerosis, catching SRC early can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong dialysis.🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind

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