Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mitzi Franklin's story shows how our whole bodies are connected. When one system struggles, the others can, too. And they can be managed together.

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, or CKM health, is a new concept that explains how your heart, kidneys and energy systems are interconnected. Learn more about CKM health at heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-syndrome