ILOs

• Describe the basic structure and function of the circulatory system – including the differences between arteries, the capillary bed and veins
• Explain what is meant by the term “vascular tree”
• Understand the concept of anastomoses and a collateral circulation
• Define what is peripheral pulse and describe the location of peripheral pulses
• Describe risk factors for atherosclerosis and understand the basic pathogenesis, with an understanding of the potential clinical consequences associated with systemic atherosclerosis
• Define the term aneurysm and describe the major clinical features and potential clinical consequences of aneurysmal disease of the abdominal aorta
• Define the term embolism and describe the potential clinical consequences of embolisation with specific reference to the carotid circulation and stroke
• Describe of the surface anatomy of superficial arterial pulses
• Describe how to palpate for the major arterial pulses of the upper and lower limbs

• The circulatory system
• The vascular tree
• Lower limb circulation
• Peripheral pulses
• Vascular Pathology