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Kidney Week

Clinical Practice Session

Kidney Connection to Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

October 24, 2024 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location: Room 5, Convention Center

Session Description

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is the predominant type of heart failure in patients with kidney diseases. This session reviews CKD-related HFpEF mechanisms, risk factors, and treatment approaches.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Summarize insights in the epidemiology and pathophysiology of CKD-related HFpEF
  • Explain the mechanisms linking CKD, obesity, and HFpEF
  • Describe the role of exercise intolerance in patients with HFpEF and kidney disease
  • Discuss recent developments in diagnostics, prognostics, and novel therapies for CKD-related HFpEF

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Hypertension and Cardiorenal Disorders
  • CKD Non-Dialysis

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