Center of the Target: Which Patients Are Most Likely to Develop Gout?

Host: Naomi Fisher, MD
Guest: Florian Rader, MD

Dive into the realm of hypertension management through a chapterized expert interview CME activity on ultrasound renal denervation. In the first chapter, explore the significance of addressing hypertension. Delve into the sympathetic nervous system, ultrasound renal denervation mechanism, and clinical trial data in the second chapter. The third chapter offers dual perspectives on the role of the Hypertension Center, and walks learners through the development process for effective implementation. Gain comprehensive insights from leading experts, Drs. Naomi Fisher and Florian Rader, in this educational series.

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Andrew Keaveny, MD
Guest: Don Rockey, MD

Extrahepatic manifestations of decompensated cirrhosis confer significant additional risks for mortality, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals is involved in the care of these patients. This program will discuss two critical aspects of advanced liver disease: variceal bleeding and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). These complications pose significant challenges in the management of patients with cirrhosis. Clinically-significant portal hypertension, identified by a hepatic venous pressure gradient >10mmHg, predicts the development of variceal hemorrhage, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, and HRS, all hallmarks of decompensation and multi-organ failure. Faculty will discuss a common patient presentation to highlight best practices in evidence-based care of patients with variceal bleeding and HRS/acute kidney injury.

Host: Mikhail Kosiborod, MD
Guest: Biff F. Palmer, MD

Delve into refining the management of hyperkalemia in CKD patients and their associated comorbidities, striking a delicate balance that preserves guideline-recommended RAASi therapy. Join Dr. Biff Palmer and Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod as they guide the exploration of novel potassium binders for optimal hyperkalemia management, all while upholding the integrity of established treatment guidelines.

Host: Stefan D. Anker, MD, PhD
Guest: John Cleland, MD
Guest: Piotr Ponikowski, MD, PhD, FESC, FHFA

Iron deficiency is a common heart failure comorbidity with a negative impact on patients’ quality of life and mortality. Recent world events may have influenced clinical trial outcomes with IV iron in heart failure, and secondary analysis has become commonplace. Are the findings still clinically relevant, and are we still getting a clinical benefit? Join Drs. Stefan Anker, Piotr Ponikowski, and John Cleland as they differentiate the design of IV iron trials and break down the relevance of key clinical endpoints. Are we still asking the right questions?

Host: George L. Bakris, MD, FAHA, FASN
Guest: David Bushinsky, MD
Guest: Lars Lund, MD

Hyperkalemia is a limiting factor when treating patients with heart failure and CKD on RAASi therapy. It’s especially challenging when these patients are on chronic hemodialysis. Join Drs. George Bakris, David Bushinsky, and Lars Lund as they identify the barriers of optimal treatment in patients on hemodialysis and discuss the real-world evidence using potassium-lowering agents in challenging patient group.

Host: Stefan D. Anker, MD, PhD
Guest: Robert J. Mentz, MD, FHFSA, FACC, FAHA
Guest: Piotr Ponikowski, MD, PhD, FESC, FHFA

Iron deficiency is an independent predictor of decreased functional capacity and reduced survival in our patients with heart failure. Multiple clinical trials have addressed the issue, but we continue to struggle with the clinical implications of the data. Join Drs. Stefan Anker, Robert Mentz, and Piotr Ponikowski as they discuss the evidence from IV iron trials in heart failure, past and present, and what the results mean for your practice and patients.

Host: Richard Johnson, MD
Guest: Abdul Abdellatif, MD, FASN

Conventional oral urate-lowering therapies frequently to fail to achieve target serum uric acid (sUA) levels in patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled refractory gout. This can lead to increased urate burden and complications, including worsening kidney disease, cardiovascular events, and metabolic syndrome. Tune in to find out how to incorporate targeted therapies when managing uncontrolled refractory gout and improve your patients’ quality of life.

Host: Richard Johnson, MD
Guest: Abdul Abdellatif, MD, FASN

Conventional oral urate-lowering therapies frequently to fail to achieve target serum uric acid (sUA) levels in patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled refractory gout. This can lead to increased urate burden and complications, including worsening kidney disease, cardiovascular events, and metabolic syndrome. Tune in to find out how to incorporate targeted therapies when managing uncontrolled refractory gout and improve your patients’ quality of life.

Host: Abdul Abdellatif, MD, FASN
Guest: Richard Johnson, MD

Conventional oral urate-lowering therapies frequently to fail to achieve target serum uric acid (sUA) levels in patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled refractory gout. This can lead to increased urate burden and complications, including worsening kidney disease, cardiovascular events, and metabolic syndrome. Tune in to find out how to incorporate targeted therapies when managing uncontrolled refractory gout and improve your patients’ quality of life.

Host: Richard Johnson, MD

Conventional oral urate-lowering therapies frequently to fail to achieve target serum uric acid (sUA) levels in patients with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled refractory gout. This can lead to increased urate burden and complications, including worsening kidney disease, cardiovascular events, and metabolic syndrome. Tune in to find out how to incorporate targeted therapies when managing uncontrolled refractory gout and improve your patients’ quality of life.