American Heart Association Announces CKM Syndrome to Describe ‘Strong Connection’ between Multiple Diseases

Newly-defined Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) means physicians with be in close collaboration with clinical laboratories to make accurate diagnoses Based on newly-identified “strong connections” between cardiovascular disease (CVD, or heart disease), kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity, the American Heart Association (AHA) is calling for a “redefining” of the risk, prevention, and management of CVD, […] The post American Heart Association Announces CKM Syndrome to Describe ‘Strong Connection’ between Multiple Diseases appeared first on Dark Daily.
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