Managing Advanced Renal Dysfunction in the Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Patient

GRAND ROUND OBJECTIVES

• Provide a basic framework for invasive hemodynamic assessment for the heart/kidney nephrologist
• Underline the basic principles of LVAD flow and its optimization in common clinical scenarios
• Discuss clinical and logistic challenges surrounding kidney injury and renal replacement therapy in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support

ACCREDITATION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR GRAND ROUNDS

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 36.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is 1.0 credit)

To request disability accommodation, contact the Office of the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance of the event at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452(TTY), 206-685-7264(FAX), dso@u.washington.edu

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