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Kidney Week

Clinical Practice Session

Controversies in the Clinical Management of CKD-MBD

October 26, 2024 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Room 7, Convention Center

Session Description

Our understanding of the pathogenesis and optimal treatment of CKD-MBD continues to evolve, and new developments are quickly incorporated into clinical practice. Optimal management, however, is not always apparent and expert opinion sometimes diverges. This session focuses on two recent controversies sparked by new data, with expert discussants presenting opposing viewpoints.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Describe current serum phosphate targets in CKD and ESKD
  • Identify systemic complications associated with hyperphosphatemia
  • Contrast calcimimetics vs. vitamin D analogues as first-line therapy for secondary hyperparathyroidism

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Bones‚ Stones‚ and Mineral Metabolism
  • Dialysis

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