Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD)

Overview of systemic autoimmune disorders.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Rheumatology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Raynaud's phenomenon
National
CKS: Rheumatoid arthritis
National
2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults (includes recommendations for connective tissue diseases)
Local
2015 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension: Recommendations for PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (CTD)
Local
AHA/ASA Scientific Statements and Guidelines: Pulmonary hypertension in connective tissue diseases
Local
EULAR Recommendations on core practice guidelines for interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with connective tissue diseases (CTD)
Local
Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension: connective tissue diseases (CTD)
Local
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines: Management of patients with connective tissue diseases
Local