MHA, MO PQC Share Resource On Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
The Missouri Hospital Association, in collaboration with author Uzma Khan, M.D., MPH, and the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, released a publication on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is a complex disorder that encompasses cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes, highlighting the interconnectedness of these conditions.
In the U.S., from 2015 to 2020, one in four adults had at least one of these conditions, with overlapping conditions identified in one in 10 adults. CKM syndrome provides a unifying concept of a complex, multisystem disorder, allowing patients and health care providers to focus on prevention and targeted interventions to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.
The guidance provides background information on CKM syndrome, the different stages of the disorder, evidence of its prevalence, treatment options, and resources for providers and patients.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.