AHA Launched New Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Tools
Clinicians now have access to expanded digital resources to help better coordinate care for overlapping health conditions.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Heart Disease
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The American Heart Association has expanded its educational portfolio focused on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. These digital resources are designed to help clinicians manage patients with interconnected health needs.
Why it matters
Cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions frequently occur together and require highly coordinated medical care. By providing targeted training, the initiative aims to bridge gaps in treatment for patients living with these overlapping chronic health conditions.
The expanded educational resources utilize various formats, including 15-minute micro-learnings and 30-minute podcasts, to support clinicians. The evidence-based tools, such as the PREVENT Online Calculator, allow for the estimation of 10- and 30-year cardiovascular disease risk.
The players
American Heart Association
A non-profit organization focused on cardiac and stroke health that provides research funding and clinical guidelines.
Novo Nordisk
A global pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care and obesity treatment.
Boehringer Ingelheim
A pharmaceutical company with a focus on cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic diseases.
Novartis
A research-focused company developing treatments for cardiovascular and renal conditions.
Bayer
A life sciences company with a portfolio in cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease therapies.
The details
Resources are delivered through short videos, on-demand sessions, and digital implementation tools available on the CKM Health for Professionals website. The Guidelines-on-the-Go app provides mobile access, while the PREVENT Online Calculator offers a quantitative way to assess long-term risk. These tools help medical professionals integrate the management of cardiac, renal, and metabolic health into a single coordinated patient strategy.
Timeline
The American Heart Association began leading CKM health efforts in 2023.
The education portfolio was expanded on October 12, 2026.
Health Landscape
The expansion follows the trajectory of the CKM Health Initiative, which seeks to unify the management of chronic conditions that are historically treated in silos. It reflects a broader shift toward integrating cardiovascular and metabolic care to address the increasing prevalence of multi-system health risks.
If you have a history of heart, kidney, or metabolic issues, ask your primary care provider how your risk factors are being monitored in relation to one another. Understanding your long-term cardiovascular risk profile is a conversation worth having with your doctor at your next visit.
The takeaway
Recognizing that cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions are deeply linked can lead to more effective long-term health management. Consider discussing your combined risk profile with your doctor to determine if you are meeting current health benchmarks.
Further reading
Learn more about managing your care by visiting the Heart Disease section.
More information
Access clinician-focused tools and risk calculators at the CKM Health for Professionals educational portal.
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