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E216 - Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (...

AUSTRALIAN PRESCRIBER
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Justin Coleman chats with nephrologist Karen Dwyer about her paper on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Karen outlines the underlying conditions, pathophysiology, and stages of progression associated with CKM syndrome. The conversation also covers the importance of managing CKM syndrome with both behavioural and lifestyle modifications as well as medications. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

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