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Published: February 18, 2026

Millions are unaware of heart risks that don’t start in the heart

This American Heart Month, consider checking on health factors beyond the heart, including blood sugar and kidney health

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Doctor explains CKM information

Risk factors including high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high blood glucose (sugar), excess weight and reduced kidney function make up cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.

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Doctor explains CKM information — Doctor explains CKM information

Risk factors including high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high blood glucose (sugar), excess weight and reduced kidney function make up cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.

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4 chambers of the heart: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

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Heart chambers illustration — Heart chambers illustration

4 chambers of the heart: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

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Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA

Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, volunteer president of the American Heart Association (July 2025-June 2026) , is the executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and senior vice president of women’s health at Northwell Health in New York City.

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Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA — Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA

Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, volunteer president of the American Heart Association (July 2025-June 2026) , is the executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and senior vice president of women’s health at Northwell Health in New York City.

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Heart and Torch with American Heart Association text.

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Cholesterol and Glucose Testing B-roll

Women and men having their blood drawn for cholesterol and glucose tests.

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