The current nomenclature for cardiorenal syndrome is problematic owing to its chronological approach and the systemic nature of some of the subtypes. We suggest adoption of a new concept, chronic cardiovascular–kidney disorder, that better reflects the contributions of common risk factors and shared pathophysiological mechanisms.
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Zoccali, C., Mallamaci, F., Halimi, JM. et al. Chronic cardiovascular–kidney disorder: a new conceptual framework. Nat Rev Nephrol 20, 201–202 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-023-00789-8
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