New CKM guideline urges early weight talks to prevent health risks - www.heart.org

DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2026 — The American Heart Association has expanded its education portfolio to help clinicians put the new cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome guideline into practice. New resources range from 15-minute micro-learnings to in-depth courses and practical tools. Continuing education credit offerings vary. Cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic conditions, like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, often overlap, making coordinated care increasingly important. Since 2023, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has been a leader in advancing CKM health by convening experts across science, clinical care and industry and developing resources to help improve diagnosis and management of these interconnected conditions.

Hang Liu1, Peng Liu3, Jiawei Yu1, Qiang Lu2, Yerong Qian1, Junxi Xiang1, Aihua Shi4, Shasha Wei4, Yi Lv1,3,4 & … Lifei Yang3,4 We’re sharing this article early to provide faster access to peer-reviewed, accepted research. It is citable and carries a permanent DOI. This version is subject to further edits and will be replaced automatically by the final Version of Record. All legal disclaimers apply.

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