Kidney Failure Before and After Liver Transplant: Mechanisms and How To Prevent It

Kidney Failure Before and After Liver Transplant: Mechanisms and How To Prevent It is organised by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Release Date: 11/26/2019
Last Modified: 12/04/2019
Expires: 11/26/2020

Accreditation:
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded (.075) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to 0.75 contact hour.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury in liver transplant candidates
• Describe available strategies to treat acute kidney injury in liver transplant candidates with Hepatorenal Syndrome
• Recall renal outcomes following AKI-CKD in liver transplant recipients and explain strategies to prevent CKD

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.