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Organ System Integration

Cardiovascular System Complete Content Map

Integrated coverage of embryology, anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology. Each module includes core topics, high‑yield subtopics, and clinical correlations for Step 1 mastery.

6
Core domains
60+
Core subtopics
50+
Clinical correlations
❤️ Cardiovascular Curriculum
Mapped to USMLE Step 1 content outline. Each block below links to a dedicated module with full hierarchical breakdown — core topics, high‑yield details, and clinical correlations.
1.1

Embryology

Cardiac development timeline, heart tube, looping, septation, aortic arch derivatives, fetal circulation, congenital heart defects.

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1.2

Gross Anatomy

Heart surface anatomy, coronary circulation, valves, pericardium, great vessel relationships.

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1.3

Histology

Cardiac muscle features, cell types, blood vessel histology, capillary types, conduction system.

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1.4

Physiology

Cardiac cycle, action potentials, conduction system, ECG, hemodynamics, blood pressure regulation, Starling forces.

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1.5

Pathology

Atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, valvular disease, endocarditis, pericardial disease, vasculitis.

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1.6

Pharmacology

Antihypertensives, antianginals, heart failure drugs, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, lipid‑lowering agents.

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