Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome tools

In a survey of health clinics participating in a new initiative to improve care for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, most sites reported conducting basic screening for heart, kidney and metabolic risks. However, far fewer are using newer guideline-recommended tools such as the CKM syndrome staging framework and the American Heart Association's PREVENT (Predicting Risk of cardiovascular EVENT) equations, according to new, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

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