This document summarizes the five types of cardiorenal syndromes (CRS). Type 1 is acute or chronic heart failure leading to kidney dysfunction. Type 2 is chronic kidney disease contributing to heart disease. Type 3 is acute kidney injury causing acute cardiac injury or dysfunction. Type 4 is chronic kidney disease causing chronic cardiac damage. Type 5 occurs when a systemic condition like sepsis or cirrhosis affects both the heart and kidneys. The document discusses the pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment approaches for each type of CRS.