A New Type of Heart Disease is on the Rise

The podcast explores CKM syndrome, a new form of heart disease connected to kidney and metabolic health. It discusses the interplay between kidneys and the heart, highlighting shared risk factors. It also explores emerging therapies for overlapping diseases, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists. The podcast emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and a new risk calculator that incorporates kidney disease and diabetes indicators for early detection and treatment of heart disease.