Current Issues in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Conference

The conference aimed to familiarize physicians from various specialties with innovations in the diagnosis and management of renal dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular diseases, as well as with the 2026 European recommendations on cardiorenal interactions. The event was conducted in a hybrid format and was accredited as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity for physicians of different specialties.

The conference was opened by Academician of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Professor Borys Todurov, General Director of the Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. In his presentation, he highlighted the Institute’s achievements in the field of heart and lung transplantation.

The scientific program covered a wide range of topics, including the integration of surgical interventions with kidney transplantation and renal replacement therapy (M. Zahriichuk, V. Demianchuk), aortic valve neocuspidization (I. Mokryk), the selection of antihypertensive therapy for patients with kidney disease (M. Hassanzadeh, A. Solonovych, H. Prykashchykova), the management of dyslipidemia (O. Yepachintseva), and the diagnosis and treatment of acute kidney injury (I. Kuzmych, Yu. Balandiuk).

Cardiorenal interactions from both the cardiologist’s and nephrologist’s perspectives were discussed during a roundtable session featuring Professors Oleh Zharinov and Stella Kushnirenko, heads of departments at the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine.

A recording of the conference will remain available for viewing on YouTube for one month following the event.