Improved understanding of the interrelated nature of cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic (CKM) health, the development of novel risk prediction equations, and the availability of powerful new therapies provide an opportunity to change the course of CKM health. Achieving such change at a population level will require additional advances to deliver equitable interdisciplinary care.
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Quaggin, S.E., Magod, B. A united vision for cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic health. Nat Rev Nephrol 20, 273–274 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-024-00812-6
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