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New ESC Guidelines Target Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease Link
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THE BRIEF
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The European Society of Cardiology released new guidelines at the 2026 Congress to manage the intersection of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease, which affects 100 million Europeans.
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The 'STAMP on CKD' strategy mandates screening all cardiovascular patients for kidney issues using blood and urine tests to identify risks earlier in the disease progression.
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The guidelines recommend early intervention with RAS inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, and statins to slow kidney decline and reduce cardiovascular complications in high-risk patients.