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Optimising care in cardiovascular disease patients with chronic kidney disease

25 February 2025
Available for 1 CPD point(s)

Masterclass

Jemima Scott and Chris Gale discuss the bidirectional relationship between heart and kidney disease, and how treatment strategies can be developed that address both cardiovascular and renal risk in these vulnerable patients.
Learning objectives
  • To understand the prevalence of coexisting cardiovascular and kidney disease
  • To provide guidance on detecting cardiovascular or kidney disease, and when to refer such patients for specialist care
  • To describe the similarities and differences between guidelines on the management of cardiovascular and kidney disease
  • To discuss the role of pharmacological treatment options in reducing both cardiovascular and renal risk
Speakers

Jemima Scott, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow and Specialty Trainee in renal medicine, University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust
Chris Gale, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Learning module instructions

This BJC TV Learning module has a recommended award of 1 CPD credit for completion (1 hour of learning).
Completion requires a score of at least 80%. If less time is spent learning, then you should claim a reduced credit value.
After you have successfully completed the test you will be able to download your certificate.

AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. The remainder of the programme has remained under the full editorial control of the British Journal of Cardiology.

AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. The remainder of the programme has remained under the full editorial control of the British Journal of Cardiology.

 

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