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πŸ«€ Cardiovascular System - Complete Notes


TOPIC 1 β€” Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 75)

⚑ Electrocardiography (ECG)

  • Records electrical activity of the heart - P wave (atrial depolarization), QRS (ventricular depolarization), T wave (ventricular repolarization)
  • Uses: Arrhythmias, MI, hypertrophy, conduction defects, pericarditis
  • 12-lead ECG - standard; captures 12 views of the heart
ECG FindingThink of...
ST elevationSTEMI / pericarditis
ST depressionNSTEMI / ischemia
Wide QRSBundle branch block
PR prolongation1st degree AV block
Delta waveWPW syndrome

πŸ”Š Echocardiography

  • Ultrasound of the heart - shows structure + function in real time
  • Transthoracic echo (TTE) - standard bedside probe
  • Transesophageal echo (TEE) - probe goes into esophagus, better image quality (used for valves, clots, aorta)
  • What it tells you: EF (ejection fraction), wall motion, valve function, pericardial effusion, septal defects
πŸ“Œ Normal EF = 55-70%. EF < 40% = heart failure with reduced EF (HFrEF)

πŸ”¬ Cardiac Catheterization

  • A catheter is inserted (usually via femoral or radial artery) and guided to the heart/coronaries
  • Left heart cath - coronary angiography; identifies blockages
  • Right heart cath (Swan-Ganz) - measures pulmonary pressures, cardiac output
  • Indications: Chest pain, pre-CABG, valve disease workup, suspected cardiomyopathy

πŸƒ Stress Testing

  • Heart is stressed (exercise treadmill or pharmacologic with dobutamine/adenosine)
  • ECG monitored during stress to look for ischemia
  • Positive test: ST depression β‰₯1mm during exercise
  • Nuclear stress test adds imaging (thallium/technetium) - better sensitivity

πŸ’‰ Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

  • Balloon angioplasty + stent placed in blocked coronary artery
  • Done via cardiac cath - first-line treatment for STEMI ("primary PCI")

πŸ”ͺ Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

  • Surgical bypass using saphenous vein or internal mammary artery
  • For: multi-vessel disease, left main disease, failed PCI, diabetics with multi-vessel disease

☒️ Radionuclide Imaging

  • Radioactive tracer (Tc-99m sestamibi or thallium-201) injected IV
  • Shows perfusion of myocardium at rest and stress
  • Cold spots on stress = ischemia; Fixed cold spots = old infarct (scar)

πŸ”„ Tilt Table Testing

  • Patient strapped to table; tilted upright 60-80Β°
  • Monitors BP and HR over 20-45 minutes
  • Used for: Unexplained recurrent syncope - to reproduce vasovagal episodes

TOPIC 2 β€” Arteriosclerosis

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 77)
"Arteriosclerosis = hardening of the arteries" - umbrella term

Types at a Glance:

TypeVessels AffectedKey Feature
AtherosclerosisLarge/medium arteriesPlaque (lipid + fibrous cap)
ArteriolosclerosisArteriolesHyaline or hyperplastic thickening
MΓΆnckeberg's sclerosisMedium muscular arteriesCalcification in media; lumen NOT affected
Fibromuscular hyperplasiaMedium arteriesIntimal SMC proliferation

Atherosclerosis (Most Important)

Core idea: Endothelial injury β†’ lipid accumulation β†’ plaque formation
Step-by-step pathogenesis:
  1. Endothelial injury (from HTN, smoking, DM, dyslipidemia)
  2. LDL enters intima β†’ oxidized LDL
  3. Monocytes recruited β†’ become macrophages β†’ engulf ox-LDL β†’ become foam cells
  4. Foam cells accumulate β†’ fatty streak (earliest lesion - reversible)
  5. Smooth muscle cells migrate from media to intima
  6. Fibrous cap forms over lipid core β†’ atheromatous plaque
  7. Plaque rupture β†’ thrombus β†’ MI / stroke
Atherosclerosis plaque structure - fibrous cap over necrotic lipid core
Vascular response to injury (A) and atheromatous plaque anatomy (B) - Robbins Pathology
Risk factors (modifiable): Hypertension, smoking, hypercholesterolemia, DM, obesity Risk factors (non-modifiable): Age, male sex, family history
Complications of plaque:
  • Stable angina - plaque narrows lumen, ischemia on exertion
  • ACS (unstable angina / NSTEMI / STEMI) - plaque rupture + clot
  • Stroke - carotid plaque
  • Aneurysm - weakened media from ischemia

Non-Atheromatous Arteriosclerosis

MΓΆnckeberg's (Medial Calcification):
  • Calcification of the media of muscular arteries (no lumen narrowing)
  • Common in >50 years; diabetics
  • Seen on X-ray as "pipe-stem" arteries or on mammography as "railroad track" calcification
  • Clinically silent usually
MΓΆnckeberg medial sclerosis - calcification in vessel wall with intact lumen
MΓΆnckeberg sclerosis - note calcium deposits, lumen is unaffected - Robbins Pathology

TOPIC 3 β€” Endocarditis, Pericardial & Myocardial Diseases

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 82 & Ch. 86)

🦠 Infective Endocarditis (IE)

  • Infection of heart valves / endocardium
  • Most common organisms:
    • Sub-acute IE - Streptococcus viridans (dental procedures)
    • Acute IE - Staphylococcus aureus (IV drug users, prosthetic valves)
    • HACEK organisms - gram-negative culture-negative causes
Clinical features (OSLER'S criteria - Duke Criteria):
  • Fever
  • New murmur (regurgitation)
  • Osler's nodes (painful, fingers/toes)
  • Janeway lesions (painless, palms/soles)
  • Roth spots (retina hemorrhages)
  • Splinter hemorrhages (under nails)
  • Splenomegaly
  • Embolic events (stroke, renal infarcts)
Diagnosis: Blood cultures (Γ—3) + Echocardiography (TEE preferred) Treatment: IV antibiotics 4-6 weeks; surgery if valve destruction / refractory

🚫 Non-Infective Endocarditis

TypeKey FeatureAssociated With
Libman-SacksSterile vegetations on BOTH sides of mitral valveSLE
Marantic (NBTE)Small thrombus on valve leafletsMalignancy, prolonged illness
RheumaticMitral stenosis (late); Aschoff bodiesGroup A Strep pharyngitis

❀️‍πŸ”₯ Myocarditis

  • Inflammation of the myocardium
  • Causes: Viral (Coxsackievirus B most common), bacterial, autoimmune (SLE, sarcoid), drugs (doxorubicin)
  • Features: Chest pain, fever, dyspnea, arrhythmias, heart failure
  • ECG: Diffuse ST changes, tachycardia, PVCs
  • Diagnosis: Echo (wall motion abnormalities), cardiac MRI (gold standard), biopsy (Dallas criteria)
  • Risk: Can progress to dilated cardiomyopathy
ECG - Myocarditis / Perimyocarditis:
Myocarditis ECG showing diffuse ST elevation across leads
Note widespread ST elevation across multiple leads - characteristic of perimyocarditis

πŸ«€ Pericardial Diseases

Pericarditis (Acute):
  • Inflammation of the pericardial sac
  • Causes: Viral (most common - Coxsackie, Echo), bacterial (TB), post-MI (Dressler's), uremia, autoimmune
  • Symptoms: Sharp pleuritic chest pain - worse lying flat, better leaning forward
  • ECG classic 4 stages:
    • Stage 1: Diffuse ST elevation (saddle-shaped / concave) + PR depression
    • Stage 2: ST returns to baseline
    • Stage 3: T-wave inversion
    • Stage 4: Normalization
  • Treatment: NSAIDs + colchicine (first line); steroids only if refractory
πŸ”‘ Key differentiator: Pericarditis ST elevation is diffuse (all leads) + concave (saddle-shaped); STEMI is localized + convex
Pericardial Effusion:
  • Fluid accumulates in pericardial sac (normally <50 mL)
  • Slowly accumulating: can tolerate up to 2L (pericardium stretches)
  • Rapidly accumulating: even 200-300 mL can cause tamponade
Cardiac Tamponade:
  • Fluid compresses heart β†’ impairs filling β†’ obstructive shock
  • Beck's Triad: Hypotension + muffled heart sounds + JVD (distended neck veins)
  • ECG: Electrical alternans (QRS alternating in size with each beat)
  • Treatment: Pericardiocentesis (emergency drainage)
Constrictive Pericarditis:
  • Fibrous scarring of pericardium β†’ rigid shell around heart
  • Causes: TB (most common globally), radiation, prior cardiac surgery
  • Features: JVD, Kussmaul's sign (JVD increases with inspiration), ascites, edema
  • Treatment: Pericardiectomy (surgical stripping)

TOPIC 4 β€” Cardiomyopathy

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 79)
3 main types - remember them by what goes wrong structurally:
Three types of cardiomyopathy compared to normal heart - dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive
Dilated = big floppy heart | Hypertrophic = thick walled | Restrictive = stiff but normal size

1. Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

  • Most common (90% of cardiomyopathies)
  • Ventricles dilate + thin walls β†’ systolic dysfunction (EF drops)
  • Heart can't squeeze properly
Causes (think "ABC's"):
  • Alcohol (most common toxin)
  • Babies (peripartum cardiomyopathy)
  • Coxsackievirus (post-myocarditis)
  • Drug (doxorubicin, cocaine)
  • E = genetic (titin mutations, autosomal dominant) - up to 50%
Features: Dilated all 4 chambers, S3 gallop, pulmonary edema, MR/TR from annular dilation, AF
Treatment: ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, ICD if EF <35%, heart transplant

2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

  • Massive asymmetric septal hypertrophy β†’ outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO)
  • Diastolic dysfunction (can't relax) - not systolic
  • Genetic: autosomal dominant mutations in sarcomere proteins (beta-myosin heavy chain most common)
Features:
  • Young athlete with syncope on exertion or sudden cardiac death
  • Harsh systolic murmur at lower left sternal border
  • Murmur increases with Valsalva/standing; decreases with squatting (opposite of most murmurs)
ECG: LVH, deep narrow Q waves (pseudo-infarct pattern in lateral leads), giant T-wave inversion
Treatment: Beta-blockers or verapamil (slow heart, improve filling); avoid nitrates/digoxin; ICD for high-risk; septal myomectomy or alcohol septal ablation for obstruction

3. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

  • Least common
  • Myocardium becomes stiff + non-compliant β†’ diastolic dysfunction
  • Ventricles normal size, but can't fill properly β†’ elevated filling pressures
Causes:
  • Amyloidosis (apple-green birefringence on Congo red stain)
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Radiation fibrosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome (LΓΆffler's)
Features: Signs of both right and left heart failure, elevated JVP, Kussmaul's sign ECG: Low voltage despite thick walls (amyloid), conduction defects
Key comparison table:
FeatureDilatedHypertrophicRestrictive
DysfunctionSystolicDiastolicDiastolic
Wall thicknessThinThick (especially septum)Normal/mildly thick
Chamber sizeDilatedNormal/reduced LV cavityNormal
EFReducedNormal or increasedNormal
Key causeAlcohol, viralGenetic (AD)Amyloid, sarcoid

TOPIC 5 β€” Shock, Diseases of the Aorta & Branches

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 74, 81; Section 6, Ch. 71, 72)

😡 Syncope

  • Transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion - self-limiting, full recovery
  • Types:
    • Vasovagal (neurocardiogenic) - most common; triggered by pain/emotion/standing; vagal tone surges β†’ bradycardia + vasodilation
    • Orthostatic hypotension - BP drops on standing; elderly, dehydration, medications
    • Cardiac syncope - arrhythmias (VT, SSS, AV block), structural (AS, HCM) - most dangerous
    • Carotid sinus hypersensitivity - tight collar, head turning β†’ carotid sinusμ••μ•• β†’ profound bradycardia
⚠️ Sudden syncope during exertion = cardiac cause until proven otherwise
Workup: ECG, Holter monitor, echo, tilt table test, carotid sinus massage

⚑ Shock

Shock = inadequate tissue perfusion β†’ cellular hypoxia β†’ organ failure
TypeMechanismCOSVRCVPExample
HypovolemicVolume loss↓↑↓Hemorrhage, dehydration
CardiogenicPump failure↓↑↑MI, severe HF, tamponade
Distributive (Septic)Vasodilation↑ (early)↓↓Sepsis, anaphylaxis, neurogenic
Clinical features of all shock: Hypotension, tachycardia, altered consciousness, cold/clammy skin (except distributive - warm)
Management principles:
  • Hypovolemic: IV fluids, blood transfusion (hemorrhage)
  • Cardiogenic: Inotropes (dobutamine), vasopressors (norepinephrine), mechanical support (IABP), revascularization
  • Septic: Fluids + antibiotics within 1 hour + vasopressors (norepinephrine first-line)

πŸ«€ Aortic Aneurysm

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): Dilation >3 cm; most common below the renal arteries
    • Risk: Old males, smokers, HTN, atherosclerosis
    • Screening: Ultrasound in males >65 who ever smoked
    • Repair when >5.5 cm or rapid growth (>1 cm/year) or symptomatic
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA): Associated with Marfan's, bicuspid aortic valve, syphilis

πŸ”₯ Aortic Dissection

  • Tear in the intima β†’ blood enters media β†’ creates false lumen
  • Severe tearing/ripping chest pain radiating to the back - maximal at onset
  • Pulse deficit (different BP in both arms)
  • Aortic regurgitation murmur (if ascending involved)
  • Marfan's syndrome - classic predisposition
Stanford Classification:
TypeLocationTreatment
Type AAscending aorta (+ arch)Emergency surgery
Type BDescending aorta onlyMedical (BP control - beta-blockers); TEVAR if complications
First-line imaging = CT angiography; give IV beta-blockers to reduce aortic wall stress

πŸ”΄ Aortitis

  • Inflammation of the aorta
  • Causes: Takayasu's arteritis, giant cell arteritis, syphilis (tertiary), ankylosing spondylitis

🌊 Takayasu's Arteritis (Aortic Arch Syndrome)

  • Granulomatous vasculitis of large vessels - aorta and main branches
  • Affects young women (<40 yrs), more common in Asia
  • "Pulseless disease" - absent radial pulses
Phases:
  1. Inflammatory phase: Fever, fatigue, elevated ESR/CRP
  2. Fibrotic/occlusive phase: Absent pulses, BP difference between arms, bruits, limb claudication, hypertension (renal artery involvement)
Diagnosis: MR angiography; ESR/CRP elevated Treatment: Corticosteroids (first-line); methotrexate, tocilizumab for refractory; revascularization

🩸 Abdominal Aortic Branch Occlusion

  • Renal artery stenosis: Hypertension (renovascular), elevated creatinine, bruit over flank
  • Celiac/SMA occlusion: Gut ischemia - "intestinal angina" (postprandial pain + weight loss)
  • Iliac/femoral occlusion: Leriche syndrome = claudication + erectile dysfunction + absent femoral pulses

TOPIC 6 β€” Peripheral Arterial Disorders

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 87)

🦡 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

  • Atherosclerosis of arteries to the limbs (mostly lower limbs)
  • Symptoms:
    • Intermittent claudication = reproducible calf pain on walking, relieved by rest
    • Rest pain = severe disease; pain in foot at rest, worse at night, relieved by dangling leg
    • Critical limb ischemia = tissue loss (ulcers, gangrene)
Signs: Cool, pale limb; absent pulses; slow capillary refill; non-healing ulcers (at pressure points / toes)
Diagnosis:
  • ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) - key diagnostic test
    • Normal: >0.9
    • Mild PAD: 0.7-0.9
    • Moderate: 0.4-0.7
    • Severe: <0.4
Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index test method for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease
ABI = ankle systolic BP Γ· arm systolic BP - values <0.9 indicate PAD
Treatment:
  • Lifestyle: Quit smoking (most important), exercise
  • Medications: Antiplatelet (aspirin/clopidogrel), statins, cilostazol (for claudication)
  • Revascularization: Angioplasty/stent or bypass surgery

❄️ Raynaud's Syndrome

  • Episodic vasospasm of digital vessels triggered by cold or stress
  • Color changes: White (ischemia) β†’ Blue (cyanosis) β†’ Red (reactive hyperemia)
  • Primary (Raynaud's disease): Young women, no underlying disease, benign
  • Secondary (Raynaud's phenomenon): Associated with connective tissue disease (scleroderma most common), SLE, drugs (beta-blockers)
Treatment: Avoid cold; calcium channel blockers (nifedipine); sympathectomy if severe

πŸ”₯ Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)

  • Segmental inflammatory thrombosis of small/medium arteries AND veins
  • Classic patient: Young male, heavy smoker
  • Affects extremities: digits, hands, feet β†’ ulcers, gangrene
  • No atherosclerosis - but strongly linked to tobacco
  • Treatment: Absolute smoking cessation (only effective treatment); prostaglandins; amputation if needed

πŸ’œ Acrocyanosis

  • Persistent, painless, bluish discoloration of hands/feet
  • Benign vasospasm of cutaneous arterioles
  • Worsens with cold, improves with warmth
  • No tissue ischemia; no ulcers
  • Distinguished from Raynaud by: persistent (not episodic) and painless

πŸ”΄ Erythromelalgia

  • Opposite of Raynaud - burning, red, hot extremities
  • Triggered by warmth; relieved by cold water immersion
  • Associated with polycythemia vera, myeloproliferative disorders
  • Treatment: Aspirin (especially in polycythemia), avoid heat

🩸 Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

  • Non-inflammatory, non-atherosclerotic disease of medium arteries
  • Causes beaded appearance of renal arteries (renovascular HTN) and carotid arteries (stroke/TIA in young women)
  • "String of beads" on angiography
  • Treatment: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

πŸ”΅ Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms

  • Popliteal artery - most common peripheral aneurysm
  • Risk: thrombosis, embolism β†’ limb ischemia
  • Treatment: Surgical when >2 cm or symptomatic

TOPIC 7 β€” Peripheral Venous & Lymphatic Disorders

(Merck Manual, Section 7, Ch. 88)

🩸 Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

  • Clot in deep veins (usually lower limb - femoral, popliteal, calf)
  • Virchow's Triad (risk factors):
    1. Stasis - immobility, long flights, pregnancy
    2. Hypercoagulability - oral contraceptives, cancer, thrombophilia (Factor V Leiden)
    3. Endothelial injury - surgery, trauma
Symptoms: Unilateral leg swelling, pain, warmth, redness Clinical rule: Use Wells Score to pre-test probability
Diagnosis:
  • D-dimer - sensitive but not specific; if negative β†’ rules out DVT
  • Compression ultrasound - gold standard; non-compressibility of vein = DVT
DVT ultrasound - non-compressible common femoral vein showing echogenic thrombus
Left: DVT present - vein doesn't compress. Right (COMP): Normal vein collapses with probe pressure
Complication: Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - clot travels to pulmonary circulation β†’ chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxia, tachycardia; can be fatal
Treatment:
  • Anticoagulation: DOACs (rivaroxaban, apixaban) first line; LMWH in cancer; warfarin
  • Duration: 3-6 months provoked; β‰₯12 months or lifelong if unprovoked/recurrent
  • IVC filter if anticoagulation contraindicated

πŸ”΄ Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT)

  • Clot in superficial veins - visible, tender, cord-like vein
  • Usually in varicose veins or after IV cannulation
  • Less dangerous than DVT; can extend to DVT (especially if near saphenofemoral junction)
  • Treatment: NSAIDs, compression stockings; fondaparinux if high risk of extension

πŸŒ€ Varicose Veins

  • Tortuous, dilated superficial veins - due to incompetent venous valves
  • More common in women, pregnancy, prolonged standing
  • Symptoms: Aching, heaviness, visible bulging veins, ankle swelling
  • Complications: Skin changes (lipodermatosclerosis), venous ulcers (medial ankle)
  • Treatment: Compression stockings; sclerotherapy; laser ablation; vein stripping

🦡 Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Post-Phlebitic Syndrome

  • Long-term venous hypertension β†’ valve damage (often after DVT)
  • Features: Edema, skin pigmentation (hemosiderin), lipodermatosclerosis, venous ulcers (shallow, over medial malleolus, irregular border)
πŸ“Œ Venous ulcer vs Arterial ulcer:
  • Venous: Medial ankle, shallow, irregular, painless, surrounding skin changes
  • Arterial: Toes/pressure points, deep, punched out, very painful, absent pulses

πŸ’§ Lymphedema

  • Impaired lymphatic drainage β†’ protein-rich fluid accumulates β†’ non-pitting edema
  • Primary: Congenital (Milroy's disease) or idiopathic
  • Secondary: Most common - after lymph node dissection (breast cancer surgery), radiation, or filariasis (parasitic - Wuchereria bancrofti - worldwide)
  • Features: Pitting β†’ non-pitting edema; skin becomes thickened (peau d'orange); "Stemmer's sign" - can't pinch skin at base of second toe
  • Complications: Recurrent cellulitis, lymphangiosarcoma (Stewart-Treves)
  • Treatment: Complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDT), compression garments, pneumatic compression; no cure

πŸ”΅ Idiopathic Telangiectasia

  • Dilated superficial capillaries/venules ("spider veins")
  • Cosmetic; may be hereditary (HHT - Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia / Osler-Weber-Rendu)
  • HHT: Epistaxis + GI bleeding + pulmonary AVM
  • Treatment of spider veins: Sclerotherapy or laser

πŸ” Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)

  • Abnormal connection between artery and vein (bypassing capillaries)
  • Congenital or acquired (trauma, surgery - e.g., dialysis access)
  • Features: Machine-like continuous murmur over site; distal ischemia; high-output heart failure (if large)
  • Treatment: Surgical ligation or embolization; dialysis AVF is deliberately created and maintained

Quick Revision Summary

TopicKiller Fact
ECGST elevation + PR depression = pericarditis
AtherosclerosisFoam cells β†’ fatty streak β†’ plaque β†’ rupture β†’ MI
IEOsler's nodes (painful) vs Janeway lesions (painless)
TamponadeBeck's triad + electrical alternans on ECG
DCMBig floppy heart; alcohol/viral; systolic dysfunction
HCMMurmur increases with Valsalva; young athlete SCD
RestrictiveLow voltage ECG + signs of HF = think amyloid
TakayasuYoung Asian woman + pulseless disease
Aortic dissectionTearing chest-to-back pain; Type A = surgery
PADABI <0.9 = PAD; ABI <0.4 = critical ischemia
Buerger'sYoung smoker + digital gangrene; STOP SMOKING
DVTNon-compressible vein on USG; treat with DOACs
LymphedemaNon-pitting; secondary to breast cancer surgery most common

*All content referenced from Merck Manual 20th Edition (2018) - Section 7, supplemented by Robbins Pathology and Braunwald's Heart Disease.*All 7 topics done! Here's what's included in your notes:
What you got:
  • Topic 1 (CV Tests) - ECG interpretation table, Echo types, Cath types, Stress test, PCI vs CABG, Radionuclide imaging, Tilt table
  • Topic 2 (Arteriosclerosis) - All 4 types in a comparison table, full atherosclerosis pathogenesis step-by-step, plaque structure diagram + histology image from Robbins
  • Topic 3 (Endocarditis/Pericarditis/Myocarditis) - IE organisms + Duke criteria features, non-infective types, Myocarditis with a real perimyocarditis ECG, Pericarditis ECG stages, Tamponade triad, Constrictive pericarditis
  • Topic 4 (Cardiomyopathy) - All 3 types with the heart diagram showing structural differences, full comparison table, HCM murmur trick (Valsalva)
  • Topic 5 (Shock/Aorta) - Syncope types, Shock table (CO/SVR/CVP for each type), Aortic dissection Stanford A vs B, Takayasu phases, Leriche syndrome
  • Topic 6 (Peripheral Arterial) - PAD with ABI chart and diagram, Raynaud color changes, Buerger's key points, Acrocyanosis vs Erythromelalgia, FMD
  • Topic 7 (Venous/Lymphatic) - DVT with Virchow's triad + real ultrasound image, PE complication, SVT, Varicose veins, Venous vs Arterial ulcer comparison, Lymphedema, AVF

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#TopicWhat's inside
1CV Tests & ProceduresECG table, Echo, Cath, Stress test, PCI, CABG, Nuclear imaging, Tilt table
2Arteriosclerosis4 types table, Atherosclerosis pathogenesis, plaque diagram + histology image
3Endocarditis / Pericarditis / MyocarditisDuke criteria, non-infective types, ECG of perimyocarditis, Tamponade triad, 4 ECG stages of pericarditis
4CardiomyopathyHeart diagram (Dilated / HCM / Restrictive), comparison table, HCM murmur trick
5Shock / Aorta / SyncopeShock types table (CO/SVR/CVP), Aortic dissection Stanford A vs B, Takayasu phases, Leriche syndrome
6Peripheral ArterialPAD + ABI diagram, Raynaud colors, Buerger's, Erythromelalgia vs Acrocyanosis, FMD
7Peripheral Venous / LymphaticDVT Virchow's triad + ultrasound image, PE, Varicose veins, Venous vs Arterial ulcer, Lymphedema, AVF
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πŸ«€ CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM β€” COMPLETE SUMMARY NOTES

(Ref: Merck Manual 20th Ed, Section 7)


TOPIC 1 β€” CARDIOVASCULAR TESTS & PROCEDURES

(Ch. 75)

⚑ ECG (Electrocardiography)

  • Records heart's electrical activity
  • P wave = atrial depolarization | QRS = ventricular depolarization | T wave = ventricular repolarization
ECG FindingThink of...
ST elevationSTEMI / Pericarditis
ST depressionNSTEMI / Ischemia
PR depressionPericarditis
Wide QRSBundle branch block
Electrical alternansCardiac Tamponade
Delta waveWPW syndrome
Deep Q waves (lateral)HCM (pseudo-infarct)

πŸ”Š Echocardiography

  • Ultrasound of heart - shows structure + function
  • TTE (transthoracic) = standard bedside
  • TEE (transesophageal) = better image; used for valves, aorta, thrombus
  • Tells you: EF, wall motion, valve function, pericardial effusion
Normal EF = 55-70% | EF <40% = HFrEF

πŸ”¬ Cardiac Catheterization

  • Catheter inserted via femoral/radial artery β†’ guided to heart
  • Left heart cath = coronary angiography (finds blockages)
  • Right heart cath (Swan-Ganz) = measures pulmonary pressures, cardiac output
  • Used pre-CABG, valve disease workup, chest pain evaluation

πŸƒ Stress Testing

  • Heart stressed via treadmill exercise or pharmacologic (dobutamine / adenosine)
  • Positive test = ST depression β‰₯1mm during exercise β†’ ischemia
  • Nuclear stress test = adds perfusion imaging (better sensitivity)

πŸ’‰ PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)

  • Balloon angioplasty + stent in blocked coronary artery
  • First-line for STEMI ("primary PCI within 90 min")

πŸ”ͺ CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)

  • Surgical bypass using saphenous vein or internal mammary artery
  • For: multi-vessel disease, left main stenosis, failed PCI, diabetics

☒️ Radionuclide Imaging

  • Radioactive tracer (Tc-99m or Thallium) shows myocardial perfusion
  • Cold spot on stress only = reversible ischemia
  • Cold spot at rest + stress = fixed infarct (scar)

πŸ”„ Tilt Table Test

  • Patient tilted 60-80Β° upright; BP and HR monitored
  • Used for: unexplained recurrent syncope (reproduces vasovagal episodes)

TOPIC 2 β€” ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

(Ch. 77)
Arteriosclerosis = umbrella term for "hardening of arteries"

Four Types:

TypeVesselKey Feature
AtherosclerosisLarge/medium arteriesPlaque (lipid core + fibrous cap)
ArteriolosclerosisArteriolesHyaline or hyperplastic thickening; linked to HTN/DM
MΓΆnckeberg's SclerosisMedium muscular arteriesCalcification in media; lumen NOT affected
Fibromuscular HyperplasiaMedium arteriesIntimal SMC proliferation; post-injury or stents

Atherosclerosis β€” Pathogenesis

Endothelial injury β†’ inflammation β†’ plaque β†’ rupture β†’ thrombosis
  1. Endothelial injury (HTN, smoking, DM, high LDL)
  2. LDL enters intima β†’ gets oxidized
  3. Monocytes β†’ macrophages β†’ engulf ox-LDL β†’ foam cells
  4. Foam cells accumulate β†’ fatty streak (earliest lesion; reversible)
  5. SMCs migrate from media β†’ fibrous cap forms
  6. Atheromatous plaque = lipid core + fibrous cap
  7. Plaque rupture β†’ thrombus β†’ MI / stroke / sudden death
Atherosclerosis plaque showing fibrous cap over necrotic lipid core
A = vascular response to injury (SMC recruitment) | B = atheromatous plaque anatomy
Risk factors:
  • Modifiable: HTN, smoking, dyslipidemia, DM, obesity, sedentary lifestyle
  • Non-modifiable: Age, male sex, family history
Complications:
  • Stenosis β†’ Stable angina
  • Plaque rupture β†’ ACS (UA / NSTEMI / STEMI)
  • Carotid plaque β†’ Stroke
  • Weakened media β†’ Aneurysm

MΓΆnckeberg's Sclerosis (Non-Atheromatous)

  • Calcification of tunica media of muscular arteries
  • Lumen NOT affected β†’ usually clinically silent
  • Seen in diabetics, >50 yrs
  • X-ray: "pipe-stem" arteries | Mammogram: "railroad track" calcification
MΓΆnckeberg sclerosis histology - calcified media with intact lumen

TOPIC 3 β€” ENDOCARDITIS, MYOCARDITIS & PERICARDIAL DISEASES

(Ch. 82 & 86)

🦠 Infective Endocarditis (IE)

Common organisms:
OrganismContext
Strep viridansDental procedures, Sub-acute IE
Staph aureusIV drug users, prosthetic valves, Acute IE
EnterococcusGI/GU procedures
Strep bovisColon cancer (screen the gut!)
HACEK organismsCulture-negative IE
Clinical features:
  • Fever + new regurgitation murmur
  • Osler's nodes = painful nodules on fingers/toes
  • Janeway lesions = painless macules on palms/soles
  • Roth spots = retinal hemorrhages with pale center
  • Splinter hemorrhages under nails
  • Splenomegaly, embolic events (stroke, renal infarcts)
πŸ“Œ Memory: "From Jane's Roth Spot, Osler Splints"
Diagnosis: Blood cultures Γ—3 + Echocardiography (TEE preferred) Treatment: IV antibiotics 4-6 weeks; surgery if valve destruction or refractory

🚫 Non-Infective Endocarditis

TypeFeatureAssociation
Libman-SacksSterile vegetations on both sides of mitral valveSLE
NBTE (Marantic)Small thrombus on valve leafletsMalignancy, chronic illness
RheumaticAschoff bodies; later mitral stenosisGroup A Strep pharyngitis

❀️‍πŸ”₯ Myocarditis

  • Inflammation of the myocardium
  • Causes: Viral (Coxsackievirus B = most common in USA), autoimmune, drugs (doxorubicin), Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi)
  • Features: Chest pain, fever, dyspnea, arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death
  • Diagnosis: Echo (wall motion abnormalities), cardiac MRI (gold standard), biopsy (Dallas criteria)
  • Risk: Can evolve into dilated cardiomyopathy
ECG in Myocarditis/Perimyocarditis:
ECG showing myocarditis with diffuse ST elevation across multiple leads
Diffuse ST elevation + tachycardia β€” seen in perimyocarditis

πŸ«€ Pericardial Diseases

Acute Pericarditis

  • Causes: Viral (most common), TB, post-MI (Dressler's), uremia, autoimmune
  • Pain: Sharp, pleuritic β€” worse lying flat, better leaning forward
  • Friction rub on auscultation (scratchy sound)
ECG β€” 4 Stages:
StageECG change
1Diffuse concave (saddle-shaped) ST elevation + PR depression
2ST returns to baseline
3T-wave inversion
4Normalization
πŸ”‘ Pericarditis vs STEMI: Pericarditis = diffuse + concave ST | STEMI = localized + convex ST
Treatment: NSAIDs + colchicine (first-line); steroids only if refractory

Pericardial Effusion

  • Fluid in pericardial sac (normally <50 mL)
  • Slowly accumulating β†’ can reach 2L (pericardium stretches)
  • Rapidly accumulating β†’ tamponade with even 200-300 mL

Cardiac Tamponade

  • Fluid compresses heart β†’ obstructive shock
  • Beck's Triad: Hypotension + Muffled heart sounds + JVD
  • ECG: Electrical alternans (QRS height alternates beat to beat)
  • Treatment: Pericardiocentesis (emergency needle drainage)

Constrictive Pericarditis

  • Fibrous scarring β†’ rigid shell around heart β†’ diastolic restriction
  • Causes: TB (most common globally), radiation, post-cardiac surgery
  • Features: JVD, Kussmaul's sign (JVP increases on inspiration), ascites, edema
  • Treatment: Pericardiectomy (surgical stripping)

TOPIC 4 β€” CARDIOMYOPATHY

(Ch. 79)
Three types of cardiomyopathy compared to normal heart
Dilated = big floppy | Hypertrophic = thick septum | Restrictive = stiff but normal size

Comparison Table:

FeatureDilatedHypertrophicRestrictive
ProblemSystolic (can't squeeze)Diastolic (can't relax)Diastolic (can't fill)
Wall thicknessThinThick (asymmetric septum)Normal or mildly thick
Chamber sizeAll 4 dilatedNormal/reduced LV cavityNormal
EF↓Normal or ↑Normal
Most common causeAlcohol / viral / geneticAutosomal dominant (sarcomere mutation)Amyloid / sarcoid
Classic patientMiddle-aged alcoholicYoung athlete with syncopeElderly with HF + low voltage ECG

1. Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) β€” Most Common (90%)

  • All 4 chambers dilate β†’ thin walls β†’ systolic dysfunction
  • Causes (ABC):
    • Alcohol (most common toxin)
    • Babies (peripartum cardiomyopathy)
    • Coxsackie (post-myocarditis)
    • Drugs (doxorubicin, cocaine)
    • Encoded (genetic - titin mutations; AD in 50% of familial cases)
  • Signs: S3 gallop, pulmonary edema, mitral/tricuspid regurgitation (annular dilation)
  • Treatment: ACEi + beta-blocker + diuretics + ICD if EF <35%; heart transplant

2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

  • Asymmetric septal hypertrophy β†’ LVOTO (outflow obstruction)
  • Genetics: Autosomal dominant; beta-myosin heavy chain mutation (most common)
  • Classic: Young athlete + syncope on exertion / sudden cardiac death
Murmur trick:
  • Increases with: Valsalva / standing (↓ preload β†’ worse obstruction)
  • Decreases with: Squatting / leg raise (↑ preload β†’ less obstruction)
  • (Opposite of most murmurs!)
ECG: LVH + deep narrow Q waves (lateral leads) β€” looks like MI but isn't
Treatment: Beta-blockers / verapamil; avoid nitrates + digoxin; ICD for high-risk; septal myomectomy or alcohol ablation

3. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy β€” Least Common

  • Stiff, non-compliant myocardium β†’ can't fill β†’ elevated filling pressures
  • Causes: Amyloidosis (apple-green birefringence on Congo red), sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis, radiation
  • ECG: Low voltage + conduction defects (amyloid deposits disrupt conduction)
  • Signs of both left and right HF; Kussmaul's sign may be present
  • Treatment: Treat underlying cause; supportive HF therapy

TOPIC 5 β€” SHOCK, DISEASES OF THE AORTA & ITS BRANCHES

(Ch. 74, 81; Sec. 6, Ch. 71, 72)

😡 Syncope

  • Transient LOC from cerebral hypoperfusion β†’ self-limiting, full recovery
TypeMechanismClue
VasovagalVagal surge β†’ bradycardia + vasodilationPain/emotion/prolonged standing trigger
OrthostaticBP drops on standingElderly, dehydration, antihypertensives
CardiacArrhythmia / structuralExertional syncope, sudden onset
Carotid sinusSinus hypersensitivityTight collar / head turning
⚠️ Syncope during exertion = CARDIAC until proven otherwise (think AS, HCM, arrhythmia)
Workup: ECG, Holter, Echo, Tilt table test, Carotid sinus massage

⚑ Shock

= Inadequate tissue perfusion β†’ cellular hypoxia β†’ organ failure
TypeCauseCOSVRCVP/PCWP
HypovolemicHemorrhage, dehydration↓↑↓
CardiogenicMI, severe HF, tamponade↓↑↑
Distributive (Septic)Sepsis, anaphylaxis↑ (early)↓↓
All shock: Hypotension + tachycardia + altered consciousness
  • Hypovolemic/cardiogenic: cold, clammy skin
  • Distributive (early septic): warm, flushed skin
Treatment:
  • Hypovolemic β†’ IV fluids / blood
  • Cardiogenic β†’ Dobutamine, norepinephrine, IABP, revascularize
  • Septic β†’ Fluids + broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour + norepinephrine

πŸ”΅ Aortic Aneurysm

  • AAA (Abdominal): Dilation >3 cm, below renal arteries
    • Risk: Males >65, smokers, HTN, atherosclerosis
    • Screening: Abdominal USS in males >65 who ever smoked
    • Repair: >5.5 cm, or rapid growth >1 cm/yr, or symptomatic
  • TAA (Thoracic): Associated with Marfan's, bicuspid aortic valve, syphilis

πŸ”₯ Aortic Dissection

  • Intimal tear β†’ blood enters media β†’ false lumen
  • Pain: Sudden, severe, tearing chest-to-back pain β€” max intensity at onset
  • Signs: Unequal BP in both arms, pulse deficit, aortic regurgitation murmur
Stanford Classification:
TypeWhereTreatment
Type AAscending aorta (Β±arch)Emergency surgery
Type BDescending aorta onlyMedical (IV beta-blockers, BP control); TEVAR if complications
Imaging: CT angiography (best); urgent MRI or TEE if CT unavailable Initial Rx: IV labetalol/esmolol β†’ target systolic BP <120, HR <60

🌊 Takayasu's Arteritis (Aortic Arch Syndrome)

  • Granulomatous vasculitis of the aorta and major branches
  • Who: Young women <40; Asian populations
  • Nickname: "Pulseless disease"
Two phases:
  1. Inflammatory: Fever, fatigue, myalgia, ↑ESR/CRP
  2. Fibrotic/Occlusive: Absent radial pulses, BP difference between arms, bruits, limb claudication, renovascular HTN
Diagnosis: MR angiography; biopsy if accessible vessel Treatment: Corticosteroids first line; methotrexate / tocilizumab for refractory; angioplasty / bypass for occlusion

🩸 Abdominal Aortic Branch Occlusion

VesselSyndromeFeatures
Renal arteriesRenovascular HTNResistant HTN, elevated creatinine, flank bruit
SMA / CeliacIntestinal ischemiaPostprandial pain + weight loss ("mesenteric angina")
Aortic bifurcation (Iliac)Leriche SyndromeButtock claudication + erectile dysfunction + absent femoral pulses

TOPIC 6 β€” PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISORDERS

(Ch. 87)

🦡 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

  • Atherosclerosis of limb arteries (mostly lower limb)
Stages of severity:
StageSymptom
AsymptomaticNo symptoms
Intermittent claudicationCalf pain on walking β†’ relief with rest
Rest painFoot pain at night; relieved by dangling leg
Critical limb ischemiaUlcers / gangrene
Signs: Cool pale limb, absent pulses, hair loss on legs, non-healing ulcers at toes
Key Diagnostic Test β€” ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index):
ABI ValueInterpretation
>0.9Normal
0.7-0.9Mild PAD
0.4-0.7Moderate PAD
<0.4Severe / Critical ischemia
>1.3Non-compressible vessels (calcification)
Ankle-Brachial Index test method for diagnosing PAD
ABI = ankle systolic BP Γ· arm systolic BP
Treatment:
  • Stop smoking (most important)
  • Antiplatelet: aspirin or clopidogrel
  • Statins (stabilize plaque)
  • Cilostazol (improves claudication)
  • Revascularization: Angioplasty / bypass for critical ischemia

❄️ Raynaud's Syndrome

  • Episodic digital vasospasm from cold or stress
  • Color sequence: White β†’ Blue β†’ Red
    • White = ischemia (vasospasm)
    • Blue = cyanosis (stagnant blood)
    • Red = reactive hyperemia (reperfusion)
TypeFeature
Primary (Raynaud's disease)Young women; no underlying disease; benign
Secondary (Raynaud's phenomenon)Associated with scleroderma (most common), SLE, drugs (beta-blockers)
Treatment: Avoid cold; calcium channel blockers (nifedipine); sympathectomy if severe

πŸ”₯ Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)

  • Segmental inflammatory thrombosis of small/medium arteries AND veins
  • Classic patient: Young male, heavy smoker
  • Affects fingers, toes, hands, feet β†’ ulcers, gangrene
  • No atherosclerosis but strongly linked to tobacco
  • Hallmark: Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis
  • Only effective treatment: Absolute smoking cessation
  • Other: Prostaglandins (iloprost), amputation if needed

πŸ’œ Acrocyanosis

  • Persistent, painless, bluish discoloration of hands and feet
  • Benign vasospasm of cutaneous arterioles
  • Worsens with cold; improves with warmth
  • No tissue ischemia, no ulcers, no episodic attacks
  • Distinguished from Raynaud: persistent (not episodic) + painless

πŸ”΄ Erythromelalgia

  • Opposite of Raynaud: Burning, red, hot extremities
  • Triggered by warmth; relieved by cold water immersion
  • Associated with polycythemia vera and myeloproliferative disorders
  • Treatment: Aspirin (especially if polycythemia vera); avoid heat

🩸 Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

  • Non-inflammatory, non-atherosclerotic disease of medium arteries
  • Affects: Renal arteries β†’ renovascular HTN | Carotid arteries β†’ stroke/TIA in young women
  • Angiography: Classic "string of beads" appearance
  • Treatment: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA)

πŸ”΅ Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms

  • Popliteal artery = most common peripheral aneurysm
  • Complications: Thrombosis / embolism β†’ acute limb ischemia
  • Repair when >2 cm or symptomatic

TOPIC 7 β€” PERIPHERAL VENOUS & LYMPHATIC DISORDERS

(Ch. 88)

🩸 Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

Virchow's Triad (risk factors):
FactorExamples
StasisImmobility, long flights, pregnancy, post-op
HypercoagulabilityOCP, malignancy, Factor V Leiden, antiphospholipid syndrome
Endothelial injurySurgery, trauma, IV cannula
Symptoms: Unilateral leg swelling + pain + warmth + redness
Diagnosis:
  • D-dimer β†’ highly sensitive; negative D-dimer rules OUT DVT
  • Compression ultrasound β†’ gold standard; non-compressible vein = DVT
DVT ultrasound showing non-compressible common femoral vein
Left: Vein does NOT compress (DVT present) | Right: Normal vein collapses with probe pressure
Complication β€” Pulmonary Embolism (PE):
  • Clot travels to pulmonary artery β†’ dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, hypoxia, tachycardia
  • Massive PE β†’ obstructive shock + RV strain on ECG (S1Q3T3)
  • Treatment: Systemic thrombolysis (tPA) for massive PE; anticoagulation for submassive/non-massive
DVT Treatment:
  • DOACs (rivaroxaban, apixaban) = first line
  • LMWH in cancer-associated DVT
  • Warfarin (INR 2-3) if DOACs unavailable
  • Duration: 3-6 months provoked; β‰₯12 months or lifelong unprovoked/recurrent
  • IVC filter if anticoagulation is contraindicated

πŸ”΄ Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT)

  • Clot in superficial veins; visible, tender, cord-like
  • Usually in varicose veins or around IV cannulas
  • Less dangerous than DVT; can extend to DVT especially near saphenofemoral junction
  • Treatment: NSAIDs, compression; fondaparinux if high risk of DVT extension

πŸŒ€ Varicose Veins

  • Dilated, tortuous superficial veins from incompetent venous valves
  • More common: Women, pregnancy, prolonged standing
  • Symptoms: Aching, heaviness, visible bulging, ankle swelling
  • Complications: Lipodermatosclerosis, venous eczema, venous ulcers (medial ankle)
  • Treatment: Compression stockings; sclerotherapy; laser/radiofrequency ablation; vein stripping

🦡 Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Post-Phlebitic Syndrome

  • Long-term venous hypertension + valve damage (often after DVT)
  • Features: Edema, hemosiderin pigmentation (brown skin), lipodermatosclerosis, venous ulcers
Venous Ulcer vs Arterial Ulcer β€” Key Differences:
FeatureVenous UlcerArterial Ulcer
LocationMedial ankle (gaiter area)Toes / pressure points
AppearanceShallow, irregular, wetDeep, punched-out, dry
PainRelatively painlessVery painful
PulsesPresentAbsent
Surrounding skinPigmented, induratedPale, atrophic, hairless
ABI>0.9<0.9

πŸ’§ Lymphedema

  • Impaired lymphatic drainage β†’ protein-rich fluid accumulates β†’ non-pitting edema
TypeCause
PrimaryCongenital (Milroy's disease) or idiopathic
SecondaryBreast cancer surgery/radiation (most common in developed world), filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti - globally)
Features:
  • Starts pitting β†’ becomes non-pitting over time
  • Skin thickens (peau d'orange texture)
  • Stemmer's sign = cannot pinch skin at base of 2nd toe
  • Complications: Recurrent cellulitis, lymphangiosarcoma (Stewart-Treves syndrome)
Treatment: Complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDT) + compression garments + pneumatic compression (no cure)

πŸ”΅ Idiopathic Telangiectasia (Spider Veins)

  • Dilated superficial capillaries/venules
  • Usually cosmetic; may be hereditary (HHT = Osler-Weber-Rendu)
  • HHT features: Epistaxis + GI bleeding + pulmonary AVM
  • Treatment of spider veins: Sclerotherapy or laser

πŸ” Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)

  • Abnormal connection between artery and vein (bypasses capillary bed)
  • Congenital or acquired (trauma; dialysis access is deliberately created)
  • Features: Continuous machine-like murmur over site; distal ischemia ("steal"); high-output cardiac failure if large
  • Treatment: Surgical ligation or endovascular embolization (except dialysis AVF)

⚑ MASTER QUICK REVISION TABLE

TopicOne-Liner to Remember
ECGP-QRS-T = atria depolarize β†’ ventricles depolarize β†’ repolarize
EchocardiographyEF <40% = HFrEF; EF >50% = HFpEF
Stress testST depression β‰₯1mm = positive for ischemia
AtherosclerosisFoam cells β†’ fatty streak β†’ plaque β†’ rupture β†’ MI
MΓΆnckeberg'sCalcified media; lumen intact; "pipe-stem" on X-ray
IEOsler = painful (fingers)
TamponadeBeck's triad + electrical alternans
Pericarditis ECGDiffuse concave ST elevation + PR depression
DCMBig floppy heart; systolic failure; EF ↓
HCMMurmur ↑ with Valsalva; young athlete; septal hypertrophy
Restrictive CMPLow voltage ECG + HF signs = think amyloid
Vasovagal syncopeMost common; triggered by emotion/pain/standing
Cardiac syncopeExertional = dangerous; rule out HCM / arrhythmia
Shock typesHypovolemic = ↓CO ↑SVR ↓CVP; Septic = ↑CO ↓SVR ↓CVP
Aortic dissectionTearing chest-to-back pain; Type A = surgery; Type B = medical
Takayasu'sYoung Asian woman + pulseless disease
Leriche syndromeBilateral buttock claudication + erectile dysfunction + no femoral pulses
PADABI <0.9 = PAD; <0.4 = critical ischemia; #1 fix = stop smoking
RaynaudWhite β†’ Blue β†’ Red; cold trigger; nifedipine
Buerger'sYoung smoker + digital gangrene; STOP SMOKING = only treatment
DVTNon-compressible vein on USS; treat with DOACs
Venous ulcerMedial ankle, shallow, painless, pigmented skin
Arterial ulcerToes, deep, punched out, very painful, absent pulses
LymphedemaNon-pitting; Stemmer's sign; secondary to breast Ca surgery
AVFMachine-like murmur; high output HF if large

Reference: Merck Manual on Diagnosis & Therapy, 20th Ed (2018), Section 7 β€” Cardiovascular Disorders. Supplemented by Robbins Pathology & Braunwald's Heart Disease.

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