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CKM Syndrome: What the First-Ever 2026 AHA/ACC Guideline Means for You
Cardiovascular Health

CKM Syndrome: What the First-Ever 2026 AHA/ACC Guideline Means for You

The AHA and ACC issued the first clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in June 2026. Here is what the four-stage system means for your care.

Dr. Helena Vasquez, MD Jul 31, 2026 4 min read
Cholesterol Screening Starts at 19 Now: 2026 ACC/AHA Guideline Overhaul
Cardiovascular Health

Cholesterol Screening Starts at 19 Now: 2026 ACC/AHA Guideline Overhaul

The 2026 ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guideline replaces the 2018 recommendations with earlier screening, new PREVENT risk equations, universal Lp(a) testing, and lower LDL-C targets for many patients.

Dr. Helena Vasquez, MD Jul 31, 2026 4 min read