About this episode

Justin Coleman discusses cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome with nephrologist Karen Dwyer, covering its conditions, pathophysiology, and management strategies.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Justin Coleman

Guest: Karen Dwyer

Topics covered

• CKM syndrome
• nephrology
• cardiovascular health
• lifestyle modifications
• medications

Keywords

• CKM syndrome
• nephrologist
• pathophysiology
• lifestyle modifications
• medications

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Australian Prescriber, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome

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