Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 4 contact hours at completion.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare providers with an overview of hypertension and end stage renal disease, exploring their definitions, underlying physiology, and the pathophysiology that connects them.
Overview
Often regarded in the medical community as a silent killer, recent data has revealed that uncontrolled hypertension is the primary reason for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), the last phase of chronic kidney disease. Understanding the link between hypertension and ESRD is crucial for healthcare professionals, not only for treatment but also for patient education, monitoring, and management. This course aims to provide an overview of hypertension and ESRD, exploring their definitions, underlying physiology, and the pathophysiology that connects them.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define hypertension as described by The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
- Review the pathophysiology associated with hypertension, uncontrolled hypertension, and hypertensive crisis and their risk factors.
- Review the pathophysiology associated with end stage renal disease, and how disease progression can be influenced hypertension.
- Review dialysis types and transplant options for patients diagnosed with end stage renal disease.
- Comprehend antihypertensive medications commonly prescribed for patients with kidney failure.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
