A patient with Raynaud's disease receives no symptomatic relief with diltiazem (Cardizem) .Which surgical intervention might be a treatment option for this patient to help provide symptomatic relief?

A) Cordotomy
B) Rhizotomy
C) Neurectomy
D) Sympathectomy

Raynaud's Disease

A condition characterized by decreased blood flow to extremities, causing discoloration and often pain in response to cold temperatures or stress.

Diltiazem

A medication used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain, functioning as a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the heart muscles and blood vessels.

Sympathectomy

A surgical procedure that destroys nerves in the sympathetic nervous system to reduce pain or improve blood flow.