Overview / Abstract: |
Target Audience Statement of Need/Program Overview Join a panel of expert nephrologists and patient advocates to explore the current treatment landscape for anemia in CKD, including iron supplementation and use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. Panelists will review emerging agents, investigational hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, including their mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety. Clinicians will also discover strategies to improve access to anemia care for under-resourced and diverse patient populations. Learning Objectives Describe the personal and societal burden of anemia and its care on patients with CKD, including those undergoing dialysis |
Expiration |
Dec 21, 2023 |
Discipline(s) |
Nursing CNE, Physician CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ANCC |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE David C. Wheeler, MD Matthew R. Weir, MD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Global Education Group, PlatformQ Health Education, LLC., Kidney Disease: Impacting Global Outcomes (KDIGO). |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD, Anemia, Anemia in CKD, Iron Deficiency, Erythropoietin, EPO, Iron supplementation, Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, Hypoxia, Hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, HIF-PHIs, KDIGO guidelines, Hepcidin, Dialysis, End stage kidney disease, ESKD Free CE CME |