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Cutaneous Dermatologic Manifestations of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review

Alan D Kaye1, Rahib K Islam2, Victoria T Tong2

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.

Cureus
|November 25, 2024
PubMed

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Dermatologic signs can indicate serious heart conditions like heart failure and atherosclerosis. Recognizing these skin changes aids in diagnosing and predicting cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global cause of death.
  • Clinicians readily identify acute cardiovascular disease symptoms.
  • Dermatological manifestations of cardiovascular diseases are underappreciated but clinically significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate dermatologic signs associated with specific cardiovascular conditions.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and prognostic value of skin findings in heart disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, atherosclerosis, infective endocarditis, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
  • Analysis of associated dermatologic manifestations.

Main Results:

  • Specific dermatologic features correlate with underlying cardiovascular pathology.
  • These skin signs serve as valuable diagnostic and prognostic indicators.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatology offers crucial insights into cardiovascular health.
  • Integrating dermatologic assessment can improve cardiovascular disease management.

Keywords:
atherosclerosiscardiovascular diseasedermatologyheart failureinfective endocarditisjaneway lesionsskinstasis dermatitistakotsubo cardiomyopathy

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