Track: Cardiometabolic Disease, Lipidology, and Atherosclerosis

Cardiology Summit 2027

The global epidemics of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are driving a parallel surge in cardiovascular disease burden. The Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Diabetes in Cardiology session examines the transformative cardiovascular outcomes data for GLP-1 receptor agonists including the LEADER, SUSTAIN-6, and SELECT trials establishing mortality benefits in diabetic and non-diabetic cardiovascular risk cohorts - SGLT2 inhibitor cardiorenal benefits in diabetic and non-diabetic heart failure, emerging dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists (tirzepatide) in cardiovascular outcomes, visceral adiposity as an imaging-based cardiovascular risk marker, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (MASLD) as an emerging cardiovascular risk factor, and the cardiometabolic consequences of weight cycling.


Key Discussion Areas:


  • GLP-1 receptor agonists: cardiovascular outcomes across SELECT, LEADER, and SUSTAIN-6
  • SGLT2 inhibitors in diabetic and non-diabetic HFrEF and HFpEF
  • Tirzepatide and dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists: emerging cardiovascular outcomes data
  • Visceral adiposity and pericardial fat as imaging-based cardiovascular risk markers
  • MASLD/MASH and cardiovascular risk: emerging evidence and management
  • Insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease: pathophysiological mechanisms
  • Bariatric and metabolic surgery: cardiovascular outcomes and risk reduction
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and early cardiovascular risk in women


Why Attend This Session?


Cardiologists, endocrinologists, diabetologists, preventive medicine specialists, and primary care physicians will benefit from an integrated update on the cardiovascular benefits of cardiometabolic therapies, risk stratification tools, and multidisciplinary management strategies for the growing intersection of metabolic and cardiovascular disease.


Related Topics:


Preventive Cardiology & Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies

Hypertension & Hypertensive Heart Disease

Women's Heart Health

Cardiac Imaging & Advanced Diagnostics


Frequently Asked Questions:


1.What is the importance of cardiometabolic disease, lipidology, and atherosclerosis in cardiovascular medicine?


Cardiometabolic Disease, Lipidology, and Atherosclerosis plays a significant role in improving diagnosis, treatment strategies, patient outcomes, and clinical decision-making in modern cardiology.


2.What are the latest trends in cardiometabolic disease, lipidology, and atherosclerosis?


Recent trends include precision medicine, AI-assisted diagnostics, minimally invasive therapies, digital healthcare technologies, and personalized patient management.