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Albuminuria: An Underappreciated Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association

ABSTRACT: Albuminuria, an established biomarker of the progression of chronic kidney disease, is also recognized as a biomarker for the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are now several therapeutic agents that can lead to albuminuria lowering and a reduction in cardiovascular risk.

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Albuminuria in Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Disorders: A State-of-the-Art Review

Circulation

Albuminuriaincreased urine albumin excretionis associated with cardiovascular mortality among patients with diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or heart failure, as well as among adults with few cardiovascular risk factors.

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The Kidney-Immune-Brain Axis: The Role of Inflammation in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Stroke in Chronic Kidney Disease

Stroke Journal

Cardiovascular diseases such as stroke are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Stroke, Ahead of Print.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Practical, Future-Focused Education Cardiorenal and metabolic diseases, fueled by poor lifestyle choices and health conditions, lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.

Education 100
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Abstract 4147019: Role of Fractional Excretion of Uric Acid as a Predictor of Cardio-renal Syndrome in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Patients: An Observational Study

Circulation

However, multi-parametric techniques and biomarkers which are available for investigating cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases may offer opportunities for the evaluation of CRS. Conclusion:The FeUa seems to be a negative predictor of CRS in patients hospitalized with ADHF.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 1) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic risk encompasses a complex spectrum of interrelated conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Key contributions: Advanced cardiac imaging (e.g., high-sensitivity troponin, NT-proBNP) in risk stratification Utilization of advanced echocardiographic techniques (e.g.,