By Dr Paul Maggiore, Cardiologist, and Dr Joey Kaye, Endocrinologist, Osborne Park
Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of premature death in Australian adults.
Patients with metabolic dysfunction – such as diabetes or obesity – and renal disease remain exposed to elevated risk.
The underlying complex pathophysiology is referred to as the cardio-metabolic renal syndrome (CMRS). Excess adiposity has multiple negative physiological effects including insulin resistance, inflammation and endothelial dysfunction....
Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of premature death in Australian adults.
Patients with metabolic dysfunction – such as diabetes or obesity – and renal disease remain exposed to elevated risk.
The underlying complex pathophysiology is referred to as the cardio-metabolic renal syndrome (CMRS). Excess adiposity has multiple negative physiological effects including insulin resistance, inflammation and endothelial dysfunction....
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