The Cardiovascular-KIDNEY-Metabolic Framework for Nephrology Clinicians
The Cardiovascular-KIDNEY-Metabolic Framework for Nephrology Clinicians
October 21, 2026 | 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Mile High Ballroom 1A, Convention Center
Session Description
The Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) framework recognizes the interconnectedness between obesity, diabetes, CKD, and CVD throughout the lifespan. This program aims to equip nephrology clinicians with a current understanding of overlapping CKM conditions, shared pathophysiological mechanisms, and the central role of CKD in the CKM framework to guide individual and population health goals. Evidence-based strategies for risk stratification, prevention, and management are highlighted, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary care. Through case-based discussions and pragmatic strategies for considering combination therapies, along with a risk-based approach and implementation guidance to champion a CKM multidisciplinary care model, this program helps nephrology clinicians translate a kidney-anchored CKM framework into everyday practice to improve patient outcomes.
ASN designates this live course for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists: This CE activity has been approved for 7.00 ACPE contact hours.
Session Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to: 1) explain the interconnectedness between metabolic factors, CKD, and CVD, highlighting the central role of CKD as an anchoring element in the CKM framework; 2) describe evidence-based strategies for risk stratification, prevention, and management of overlapping CKM conditions in patients with or at risk for kidney diseases; 3) outline a holistic approach to risk-based use of combination therapies for clinical decision-making through multidisciplinary, case-based methods to improve patient outcomes; and 4) discuss best practices and current evidence for multidisciplinary care models that can leverage nephrology expertise as a foundation for coordinated CKM care.
Moderators
Presentations
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Check-In and Continental Breakfast
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Anchoring Holistic CKM Care Around Kidney Health
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Cardiovascular Disease in the CKM Framework: What Nephrology Clinicians Need to Test, Treat, and Refer
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From Obesity to Diabetes: Recognizing and Managing the Metabolic "M" in CKM
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The Overlooked Organ: Integrating Liver Disease into the CKM Framework
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Break
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Using Equations to Guide Kidney and Cardiovascular Care: A Case-Based Discussion of Risk Predication in CKM
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Combination Therapies for Cardiovascular-Kidney Risk Optimization: Who, When, and How?
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Lipid Management in Kidney Diseases: What's New, What's Next?
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Lunch (on your own)
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Building Integrated CKM Care Models: Pragmatic Strategies for Implementation
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Comprehensive Medication Management for CKM Optimization: Leveraging Pharmacy Expertise
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Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in the Real World: Case-Based Challenges in CKM Care
- Katie E. Cardone, PharmD, RPh, FASN
- Ian de Boer, MD, MS
- Erin D. Michos, MD
- Janani Rangaswami, MD
- Arun J. Sanyal, MD, MBBS
- Wendy L. St. Peter, PharmD, FASN
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Break
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CKDintercept: Improving CKD Testing, Recognition, and Management in Primary Care
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Integrated CKM Care: Ask the Experts
- Nisha Bansal, MD, FASN
- Katie E. Cardone, PharmD, RPh, FASN
- Arun J. Sanyal, MD, MBBS
- Wendy L. St. Peter, PharmD, FASN