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Cardiorenal Syndrome

Interaction between heart and kidney dysfunction.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
CardiologyNephrology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Chronic heart failure
National
CKS: Chronic kidney disease
National
NICE guideline [NG106]: Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management
National
2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
Local
2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
Local
AHA Scientific Statement: Cardiorenal Syndrome: Classification, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies
Local
Cardio-renal syndromes: report from the consensus conference of the Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative
Local
KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • How should I approach the management of a patient with heart failure who also presents with acute kidney injury?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What investigations are recommended to assess the severity of cardiorenal syndrome in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with cardiorenal syndrome to a specialist for further evaluation and management?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What lifestyle modifications should I advise for patients diagnosed with cardiorenal syndrome to improve their outcomes?Updated: 8/22/2025
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