USMLE provides an outline of the USMLE Step 1 Content. The outline breaks down the exam into systems.  This page will review the cardiovascular system section of the USMLE Step 1 outline as it relates to pharmacology.

Cardiovascular System

Here is a look at a summary of USMLE outline for the cardiovascular system section with a focus on pharmacology related topics.

Infectious Disorders
  • Bacterial endocarditis/myocarditis
Dysrhythmias
  • Atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
  • Ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation
  • Torsades de pointes
  • Bradycardia
  • AV Block
Heart Failure
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Thyrotoxicosis induced heart failure
  • Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Acute coronary syndromes
    • Acute myocardial infarction
    • Unstable angina
  • Stable angina
Diseases of the Myocardium
  • Myocarditis
  • Hypertensive heart disease
Diseases of the Pericardium
  • Pericarditis
Hypertension
  • Essential hypertension
  • Hypertensive emergency
Dyslipidemia
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertriglyceridemia
Vascular Disorders
  • Peripheral Arterial Vascular Disorders
    • Arterial thrombus
    • Claudication
    • Peripheral artery disease
    • Hypertensive vascular disease
  • Diseases of the Veins
    • Deep vein thrombosis
    • Venous thromboembolism
    • Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis
Adverse Effects of Drugs on the Cardiovascular System
  • Adriamycin
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamine
  • PCP
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Calcium channel Blockers
  • Alpha blockers
  • Minoxidil

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