RP-UN-CAR-GB-0166 / June 2024

This programme features a compelling discussion between two distinguished experts, Prof Pam Taub (University of California, San Diego, US) and Prof Nikolaus Marx (University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, DE), chairperson responsible for the most recent ESC Guidelines for the Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes. Together, they delve into a critical aspect of healthcare, namely type 2 diabetes and its profound link to chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

During this engaging conversation, Prof Taub and Prof Marx highlight the pivotal role that cardiologists play in diagnosing and managing kidney disease in T2D patients, given the intricate interplay between heart and kidney health within this demographic. They will explore current gaps in diagnosis, shed light on what should be happening to improve diagnosis rates, and emphasise the paramount importance of early CKD detection. The discussion will also tackle the challenges faced by clinicians in integrating essential tests such as Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) and estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) into their practice.

Drawing from their expertise and professional experiences, Prof Taub and Prof Marx illustrate how early CKD diagnosis positively impacts CVD patients and their treatment journeys.