Adhering to European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Standards: A Visual Representation of Nailfold Videocapillaroscopy Results for Systemic Sclerosis and Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to create a simplified visual representation of nailfold videocapil laroscopy (NVC) results based on the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) standardization. The goal is to enhance the readability and communication of NVC findings among rheumatologists, other specialists, and patients.

Methods: A diagrammatic representation was created using a free-form concept map to illustrate the capillaroscopic results based on EULAR standardization. Three different color-coded diagrams were proposed: a comprehensive and detailed diagram for research, a simplified version for clinical prac tice, and a minimalistic one for quick reports.

Results: The proposed visual diagrams effectively summarize capillaroscopic results, facilitating quick assessment. Testing with reference images from EULAR standardization demonstrated the practical application of this visual simplification.

Conclusion: Capillaroscopy has many outputs. A visual diagram helps clarify their significance and easily tracks any changes. In this technical note, 3 different diagrams have been proposed; the first one is a comprehensive and detailed diagram suitable for research proposes, the second is simplified, suitable for clinical daily practice, and the third is minimalistic and convenient for quick reports.

Cite this article as: Wajih MHA, Ghit MM, Fawzy I, Hamoud H. Adhering to EULAR standards: A visual representation of nailfold videocapillaroscopy results for systemic sclerosis and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Eur J Rheumatol. 2025;12(4),0099, doi:10.5152/ eurjrheum.2025.24099 .