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New guidance ties together heart disease, obesity, and kidney problems

By Gabrielle M. Etzel
Published October 9, 2023 4:32pm ET
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New guidance ties together heart disease, obesity, and kidney problems
The American Heart Association issued guidance on Monday redefining cardiovascular disease risk to coordinate care based on the links between the heart, kidneys, and metabolism better. Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM, is a new way to describe the overlap in disease processes, helping practitioners make earlier diagnoses for improved intervention outcomes. ANTONY BLINKEN SAYS US ‘WORKING […]


The American Heart Association issued guidance on Monday redefining cardiovascular disease risk to coordinate care based on the links between the heart, kidneys, and metabolism better.

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