Dec 21, 2023 · Blue toe syndrome is when one or more of a person's toes starts to look blue or purple in color. It happens when blood vessels leading to the affected area become blocked.

“Blue toe syndrome” (BTS) refers to the acute onset of purple painful digits in the absence of evident trauma, cold-associated injury or disorders that induce generalized cyanosis.

Jan 11, 2025 · Blue or purple toe syndrome develops when there is a blockage in the small blood vessels of the foot. This blockage reduces the blood flow to the toes, known as ischaemia. The …

Blue toe syndrome, also known as occlusive vasculopathy, is a form of acute digital ischaemia in which one or more toes become a blue or violet colour. There may also be scattered areas of …

Blue toe syndrome occurs when small clots, often from atherothrombotic microembolism (clots formed from fatty deposits in artery walls), partially block blood flow to the toes.

Aug 27, 2024 · BTS remains a condition which is characterised by the sudden onset of painful discoloured toes and often poses a diagnostic challenge for healthcare professionals. The …

May 21, 2023 · Purple toe syndrome is thought to be due to small emboli (blood clots) in the blood vessels which cause a bluish-purple color in the toes and feet. It is a fairly rare complication …

The blue (or purple) toe syndrome consists of the development of blue or violaceous discoloration of one or more toes in the absence of obvious trauma, serious cold-induced injury, or …

Mar 17, 2025 · Blue toe syndrome (BTS) is characterized by an acute onset of often painful, blue/violaceous discoloration of one or multiple toes due to impaired blood flow, leading to …

Blue toe syndrome, often diagnosed by doctors due to petechiae and skin lesions on the left foot, is characterized by a sudden discoloration of one or more toes, turning them a blue or purple hue.