Calciphylaxis
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

 

Calciphylaxis is a syndrome that results in calcium build-up (calcification) in your blood vessels, resulting in blood clots and skin necrosis (cell death).

 

What is Calciphylaxis and how does it affect people?

  • For an overview of Calciphylaxis, the cause of this disease, how it affects people and further information about this disease – please click the following link;

 

Patient Support Groups

 

More detailed Information for Patients will be available on the ARRK website in the near future.

If you would like to be part of a Disease Specific Research Group (DSRG) for Calciphylaxis, please contact the ARRK registry (arrkregistry1@gmail.com).

 

The resources on this site should not be used as a replacement for care or advice from your medical doctor. If you have questions about a medical condition or health related issue, please consult your medical doctor or a healthcare professional.

 

This page was last updated on 15th Oct, 2018.

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