American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) 21st Annual Scientific Meeting

American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) 21st Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) and will be held from Feb 07 - Aug 09, 2025 at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, United States of America.

Point of Care Ultrasound (Pocus) Precourse: Friday, February 7, 2025
Fellows Education Session: Friday, February 7, 2025

Program Overview:
Health providers in the dialysis access and interventional field need to continually stay abreast of new technology and new information for best patient outcomes. This meeting makes a focused effort in this regard. This scientific meeting is designed to provide updates on current and best practices in the provision of care to dialysis access patients.

Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: 

Pocus Precourse – 2/7 – 8.5 hours

• Objective 1- Discuss how to perform lung and cardiac ultrasonography and ultrasonography of the renal system
• Objective 2 Discuss how to perform dialysis access physical exam and dialysis access Point of Care Ultrasound
• Objective 3 -Discuss particulars of Doppler VExUS imaging
• Objective 4 - Interpret image-based clinical cases to help identify abnormalities

Associate Session – 2/9 3.5 CME

• Objective - Describe and discuss KDOQI Guidelines, physical exam, use of ultrasound, cannulation, and access dysfunction.

21st Annual Scientific Meeting – 2/8 – 2/9 11.25 CME

President’s Address – 2/8 - .25 CME

• Objective - Discuss the current and future state of dialysis access and society.

Session 1 – The Alamos – Teamwork is Dreamwork – 2/8 – .75 CME 

• Objective - Identify innovative techniques and areas of collaboration to optimize access procedure success and improved patient outcomes

Session 2 – Go Cowboys – 2/8 – .75 CME

• Objective – Compare and contrast various real-life case examples of open and endovascular procedures including selection criteria and approaches to address complications.

Session 3 - NASA Corner – 2/8 – 1 CME

• Objective – Describe and discuss the latest advancements in dialysis access and kidney care, including their potential impact and evidence-based evaluation.

Session 4 - Debate Corner – 2/8 – 1.25 CME

• Objective – Compare and contract positions on contentious subjects within the domain of access care, involving in-depth analysis, contrasting viewpoints, and the examination of evidence to arrive at informed conclusions and recommendations.

Session 5 – Chili Con Carne – Case Discussion 2/8 - .75 CME

• Objective - Discuss varying treatment strategies for challenging access cases

Session 6- Suits in Lonestar State – 2/8 - .75 CME

• Objective – Discuss challenges and best approaches in dialysis access day-to-day practice.

Beathard and Lifetime Achievement Address – 2/8 - .25 CME

• Objective - Discuss the field of Interventional Nephrology and the impact of recent and future changes in the field

Session 7- Texas is the Nexus – Care Coordination and Best Practices 2/8 - .75 CME

• Objective – Discuss challenges in patient journey, including challenges in pre-authorization, transportation, and coordination between dialysis clinics and vascular access centers.

Session 8 - Research – 2/8 - .5 CME

• Objective - Identify elements of ongoing ASDIN research grant initiatives and the presentation of research abstracts.

Session 9 - Global Vascular Access – 2/8 – .75 CME

• Objective - Discuss select topics pertaining to dialysis access from a global perspective.

Session 10 – DeBakey Corner – 2/9 – 1 CME

• Objective – Compare and contrast surgical techniques and procedures within the domain of dialysis access practice.

Session 11 – Red, White & Blue – Trial Updates – 2/9 – 1 CME

• Objective - Evaluate the current state of research in the field of interventional nephrology, including a review of relevant literature, in order to identify knowledge gaps.

Session 12- The Y’All Street – Making Ends Meet in Practice – 2/9 - .75 CME

• Objective - Evaluate the fundamentals of the business aspects of dialysis access care, including, regulatory concerns, differences in site of service, diversity in specialty and addressing challenges in cost, manpower, and limited resources.

Session 13- Cadillac Ranch – What’s Next in Vascular Access? – 2/9 - .75 CME

• Objective – Discuss near-future developments in access procedures and devices.