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inConversation Spotlight On The Cardiorenal Patient: Cardio Renal Metabolic Syndrome | Understanding its effects on the cardiovascular system
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Patients with compromised cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health present a significant clinical management challenge. In this expert-led discussion, Professor Nqoba Tsabedze engages with host Dr Rust Theron to examine treatment priorities within this high-risk patient population. The conversation offers a comprehensive interpretation of current evidence regarding the interrelated cardio-renal-metabolic systems and provides guidance on best practices to support optimal patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify cardiovascular treatment priorities for patients with poor cardiovascular-renal-metabolic health
- Interpret the current understanding of the pathophysiology and interactions within the cardio-renal system
- Formulate best practice strategies for the comprehensive care of patients with cardiovascular-renal-metabolic impairment
Prof Nqoba Tsabedze
Associate Professor, Academic Head and Clinical Head of the Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte, Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Nqoba Tsabedze, an associate professor at the School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, is deeply committed to the field of cardiology. He is the Academic and Clinical Head of the Division of Cardiology at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, positions that reflect his dedication. He also serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the South African Heart Association Board and an Executive Board member of the South African Hypertension Society, demonstrating his active involvement in shaping the future of cardiology in South Africa. As the President of the Heart Failure Society of South Africa (HEFSSA), he is leading the way in heart failure research and treatment. His admission as a fellow of the European Society of Cardiology in 2022 further validates his commitment. Nqoba’s passion for teaching and training both undergraduate and postgraduate students is a testament to his dedication to the field.
