10 Skin Changes Doctors Say May Signal Heart Disease

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00:0010 Skin Changes? Doctors say may signal heart disease.

00:05Number 1. Persistent Blue or Purple Lips

00:07Persistent bluish lips suggest poor oxygenation from heart or lung disease.

00:13Seek evaluation for oxygen levels and function.

00:17Number 2. Yellowish Bumps on the Skin

00:20Yellowish skin bumps indicate cholesterol buildup or familial disorders.

00:25Request a lipid panel to assess cardiovascular risk.

00:28Number 3. Red or Purple Spots on the Palms

00:32Painless

00:34Janeway lesions or tender Osler's nodes may indicate endocarditis.

00:38Urgent medical care is essential, especially with fever.

00:42Number 4. Leg and Ankle Swelling with Shiny Skin

00:45Persistent lower leg edema and shiny skin suggest heart failure-related fluid retention.

00:52Reduce salt, elevate legs, and see a doctor.

00:55Number 5. Slow Healing Sores on the Feet

00:58Non-healing foot wounds can indicate peripheral artery disease and poor circulation.

01:04Inspect feet regularly and seek vascular assessment.

01:08Number 6. Reddish or Brown Lines

01:10Under fingernails

01:12Multiple splinter hemorrhages without trauma may signal endocarditis or microemboli.

01:18Report them, especially with fever or fatigue.

01:21Number 7. Persistent rash on the lower legs

01:24Stasis dermatitis from venous congestion causes itchy, reddish-brown rashes.

01:30Use compression, elevate legs, and assess circulation.

01:34Number 8. Clubbing of Fingers and Toes

01:36Gradual finger or toe clubbing indicates chronic low oxygen from heart or lung disease.

01:43Obtain prompt medical evaluation.

01:46Number 9. Pale or Gray Skin Tone

01:48Persistent pallor or grayish skin suggests poor perfusion or anemia from cardiac strain.

01:54Track occurrences and discuss testing.

01:57Number 10. Unexplained Bruising or Skin Fragility

02:00Frequent unexplained bruises and fragile skin may reflect circulatory problems.

02:06Monitor patterns and request clotting and vascular tests.