Evaluating Chronic Kidney Disease as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

An expert discusses the growing burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of prevention through lifestyle modification and risk factor management while highlighting the need for proactive public health strategies as prevalence continues to rise.

An expert discusses how chronic kidney disease (CKD), often underdiagnosed and poorly recognized, is intricately linked with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, emphasizing the urgent need for earlier detection, integrated care across specialties, and a more holistic approach to reduce the widespread impact on both heart and kidney health.

An expert discusses how albuminuria and declining estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) serve as vital early biomarkers for kidney and cardiovascular health, stressing the importance of regular testing and early intervention to prevent disease progression and improve patient outcomes.

An expert discusses the critical need for a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to prevent and manage interconnected cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic diseases, emphasizing early identification, coordinated care teams and integrated healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes.

Expert discusses how the high prevalence of undiagnosed CKD creates a significant clinical and financial burden that can be alleviated through earlier detection and intervention.

Expert discusses how understanding and promoting awareness of CKD stages enables earlier intervention and better management of disease progression and cardiovascular risk.

Expert discusses how, despite its importance, albuminuria screening remains underutilized, and improving adherence to dual testing can transform early CKD detection.

Expert discusses how applying and adhering to established CKD screening guidelines ensures consistent, early detection and better outcomes across care settings.

Expert discusses how combining lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions effectively lowers cardiovascular risks and slows CKD progression.

Expert discusses how empowering patients with clear education on the heart-kidney connection drives better engagement and health outcomes.

Expert discusses how emerging technologies like at-home testing and AI are redefining CKD screening and prevention for the future.
