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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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America’s CKM Syndrome Problem

CardiacWire

Officially published by the AHA six months ago, CKM syndrome defines the connections and risks associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. White) to assess their CKM stages, finding the following breakdown: Stage 0 (no risk factors) – 10.6%

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Here’s what you can expect at the biggest conference in cardiorenal metabolic health, the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Congress (CMHC), DECODING THE CONSTELLATION of Cardiometabolic Health and Risk Factors. The robust conference agenda begins with FDA updates and advancements in cardiorenal metabolic care.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

Secondary hypertension : This type results from an underlying condition such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or the use of certain medications. High blood pressure can be classified into two categories: Primary hypertension : This type develops gradually over time without an identifiable cause.

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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Overall Sleep Quality Is Associated With Advanced Stages in Patients With Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundIn 2023, the American Heart Association defined the concept of cardiovascularkidneymetabolic (CKM) syndrome as a health disorder ascribed to connections among obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. CKM syndrome stages 3 and 4 are considered advanced.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) will present the results of a webcast series designed to help practitioners improve patient care

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The session will detail the results of a webcast series on better managing obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes, significantly improving their knowledge and treatment practices. The program led to increases in knowledge and competence regarding new weight management therapies and effective long-term obesity treatment.