Ten Hot Topics in Cardiovascular Risk Management for Chronic Kidney Disease
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a markedly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite this, cardiovascular risk in patients with CKD is frequently underestimated and insufficiently treated in routine clinical practice. SUMMARY: In this narrative review, we address ten concise and up-to-date questions focused on cardiovascular risk management in CKD. A panel of ten expert nephrologists provides evidence-based perspectives on key aspects including assessment of the arterial tree, cardiovascular risk estimation, identification of biomarkers for improved risk stratification, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions proven to reduce cardiovascular risk. Additional topics include blood pressure targets, optimal management of dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk management in patients receiving renal replacement therapy. Practical strategies to translate this evidence into everyday clinical care are also discussed. KEY MESSAGE: A comprehensive and structured approach to cardiovascular risk assessment and management are essential in patients with CKD and should be systematically integrated into routine nephrology practice to improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Source: Cardiorenal Medicine
DOI: 10.1159/000550943
Institutions: Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada, Universidad de Navarra, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, University of Córdoba, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Universitat de València, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128433617