Correlations of the Microvascular Abnormalities on NVC (Nail Fold Video Capillaroscopy) and GAVE (Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia) as Seen on EGD

Correlations of the Microvascular Abnormalities on NVC (Nail Fold Video Capillaroscopy) and GAVE (Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia) as Seen on EGD

The purpose of this research is to determine whether a procedure called capillaroscopy can help distinguish patients who are diagnosed with GAVE (gastric antral vascular ectasia) with an autoimmune disease versus idiopathic/other conditions based on EGD findings.

The primary aim of this study is to define the prevalence and findings (as per quantification) of nail fold video capillaroscopy abnormalities in patients with GAVE. The secondary aim is to compare the findings of NVC and clinical presentation in patients with GAVE.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients 18 years and older with gave diagnosis as pair EGD performed in Gastroenterology as standard of care.

Patients with GAVE with connective tissue disease will be compared to patients with GAVE without a connective tissue disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years of age, pregnant individuals, dialysis dependent, type 2 diabetes, recent hand trauma or manicure (<2 weeks), routine use of vibratory tools, history of acrocyanosis or erythromelalgia, previous diagnosis of a bleeding disorder, diagnosis of psoriasis, diagnosis of anti-phospholipid syndrome, exposure to toluene or benzoyl, diagnosis of psoriasis, diagnosis of COPD.