Abstract
Introduction: Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic connective tissue disease characterized by vasculopathy and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the leading cause of death in these patients, with a 10-year mortality of up to 40%. Microangiopathy assessed by nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) has been associated with skin and visceral involvement in p…