World Kidney Day - Nephroprotection, The Role of RASi- Learnings from KDIGO Guidelines

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This exciting and interactive virtual CPD training event will dives deep into the world of nephroprotection and the transformative role of RAAS inhibitors in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). This session will take you through the latest advancements in CKD care, backed by the cutting-edge KDIGO guidelines, and tailored specifically to the challenges and opportunities within Ghana’s healthcare system. Expect to engage in lively discussions and interactive sessions led by a highly skilled and experienced resource person. You’ll explore the global and national impact of CKD, disease progression, and the best strategies to halt its advancement. Plus, we’ll uncover the vital role of RAAS blockers in CKD management and show you how to shift from an eGFR-based to a more insightful, risk-based approach in patient care. Whether you're looking to enhance your clinical decision-making or improve patient outcomes, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

This event is your chance to take your understanding of CKD management to the next level. You’ll gain exclusive insights into global trends, Ghana-specific challenges, and groundbreaking treatment strategies—all designed to improve your clinical practice. By attending, you will:

1. Get a comprehensive understanding of CKD’s global and national burden.

2. Learn strategies to prevent CKD from progressing and improve patient outcomes.

3. Master the role of RAAS inhibitors in CKD treatment.

4. Shift your approach from an eGFR-based to a more effective, risk-based model in CKD care.

5. Gain essential takeaways from the KDIGO guidelines to enhance your practice.

6. Build your skills and knowledge to make smarter, patient-centered decisions every day.

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This is a virtual event scheduled for Thursday the 13th of March, 2025 at 14:00 GMT.

Target Audience: Medical Doctors

Moderator: Dzifa Adeku

Date: Thursday, 13th March, 2025

Time: 14:00 GMT (2:00 PM Local Time)

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact in the fight against CKD!

Overview

Course Description

This virtual CPD training provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of the challenges and advancements in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) within Ghana’s healthcare system. Participants will engage in expert-led discussions and interactive sessions covering current clinical practices, emerging treatment strategies, and patient-centered approaches to enhance patient outcomes. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into the global and national burden of CKD, disease progression, and prevention strategies. The role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blockade in CKD management will be examined, along with the transition from eGFR-based assessment to a risk-based approach, in alignment with KDIGO guidelines. This training is designed to enhance clinical decision-making and equip healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient care.

What you will learn

At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

1. Recognize the global and national impact of CKD, including its prevalence and risk factors.

2. Understand disease progression in CKD and identify the stages and physiological changes involved.

3. Apply preventive strategies that can slow CKD progression through lifestyle and medical interventions.

4. Grasp the clinical application and benefits of RAAS inhibitors in CKD management.

6. Transition from eGFR-based assessments to a more precise, risk-based approach in CKD care.

7. Effectively integrate KDIGO guidelines into your practice to deliver evidence-based CKD management and improve patient care.

Course Content

Lecture Sessions

LIVE EVENT: Thursday 13th March 2025 from 1400 GMT (2:00 pm) 2 hours

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About Facilitator

6 Courses on CES

Dr. Elliot Koranteng Tannor

FWACP, MBA, MPhil, Cert Nephrology (SA), ISN Fellow, Senior Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity

Senior Lecturer, Senior Specialist Physician/Consultant Nephrologist, Key personnel of the H3Africa Kidney disease research Network

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Konfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)

Dr. Elliot Koranteng Tannor is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine of the School of Medicine and Dentistry of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Senior Specialist Physician and Consultant Nephrologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

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