New ESC Guidelines Recommend Universal CKD Screening for Heart Patients

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and ERA have issued new joint guidelines recommending universal screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in all patients with cardiovascular disease.

The guidelines emphasize that the two conditions are deeply interconnected, and early detection of kidney impairment is vital for managing overall heart health.

Clinicians are urged to adopt these integrated screening protocols to improve patient outcomes and reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events.