Definition

Systemic disease of plaque build up in the arterial

Complications

• CAD
• !CLI - Critical Limb Ischemia (6Ps, 6h)
  • PAD - Peripheral Arterial Disease if steady growth
  • Thrombosis ALI (4) if plaque rupture + rapid thrombus formation (like STEMI)
  • Arterial Embolism ALIs (4) if plaque dislodges and block the artery at bifurcation (like distal branches STEMI)
• Carotid Disease
• RAS - Renal Artery Stenosis and Hypertensive nephropathy
• !CRAO - Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

Risk factors

Vascular Risk Factors

Investigation

Clinical Decision Tool

https://decisionaid.ca/cvd/

• Framingham model
• CVD risk calculator → MI or stroke risk in 10 yo

Screening