Free Webcast: Cardiovascular disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease

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Cardiovascular disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease

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Overview:
Cardiovascular (CV) disorders are a major cause of morbidity and mortality Cardiovascular (CV) disorders are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (CKD), and sudden death is the leading cause of CV mortality in dialysis patients. This activity addresses how appropriate screening and therapy can help minimize the impact of heart disease in these patients. The link between elevated phosphorus and calcium levels and CV disorders in patients with CKD will be examined. It explores the epidemiology of sudden death in patients on dialysis, the most appropriate therapies for established coronary artery disease and how different phosphate binders may affect clinical outcomes in this population.

Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Dialysis Technicians, Pharmacists, Social Workers

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    * Learn about the epidemiology of sudden death and possible interventions in dialysis patients
    * Learn about the cardiovascular effects of calcium and phosphorus
    * Learn about the controversies on coronary artery disease screening and therapy in CKD

Method of Participation:
This Webcast can be accessed online at www.kidney.org/cme. Participants are able to view a self-directed slide presentation with accompanying audio. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will complete an evaluation and post-test to receive a certificate of completion. The estimated time for completion is 2.0 hours.

For more information, please call NKF at 800.622.9010, or visit our Web site at www.kidney.org