Understanding and Protecting the Kidney: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Kidney Failure in the Cath Lab

Understanding and Protecting the Kidney: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Kidney Failure in the Cath Lab is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Communications LLC and will be held from Feb 07, 2018 - Feb 07, 2020.

Intended Learners:
interventional cardiologists, nephrologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, clinical cardiologists, nurses, technicians and others involved in the treatment of patients with heart disease and kidney failure in the cardiac catheterization lab.

Accreditation:
CME:
NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE:
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1.25 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1 contact hour.
Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completing as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreements.

AHRA:
Understanding and Protecting the Kidney: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Kidney Failure in the Cath Lab has been approved for 1 ARRT Category A CE credit by The Association for Medical Imaging Management, AHRA.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify the connection between heart disease and kidney function.
• Define what contrast-induced acute kidney injury is, what causes it, and the influence of comorbidities for patients in the cath lab. 
• Describe the key recommendations and treatment options for these high-risk patients in the cath lab.