Cutaneous manifestations of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases may affect multiple organ systems including the skin. By identification of specific cutaneous findings, dermatologists may be the first physician to diagnose an underlying cardiovascular disease. This article discusses a number of cardiac disorders with prominent skin findings in addition to general dermatologic signs suggestive of cardiovascular disease.
Uliasz
Annemarie
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Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA. champlittle2@hotmail.com
Lebwohl
Mark
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D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*