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Translational Session

Beyond the Kidneys: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk in Advanced CKD

October 22, 2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location: Four Seasons Ballroom 1, Convention Center

Session Description

Patients with advanced kidney diseases face a disproportionate burden of neurologic and cardiovascular complications that are often underrecognized and challenging to manage. This session reviews stroke, myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death prevention, and peripheral artery disease in this high-risk population. Practical insights and emerging strategies are highlighted to improve diagnosis, risk stratification, and clinical outcomes.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Summarize the spectrum of neurologic and cardiovascular complications in advanced kidney diseases
  • Identify diagnostic challenges and atypical presentations of neurologic and cardiovascular disease in patients with advanced kidney diseases and apply strategies to improve timely and accurate diagnosis
  • Compare evidence-based and emerging approaches to risk stratification, prevention, and management of cardiovascular and neurologic complications among patients with advanced kidney diseases

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health

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