Clinical Webinar – Filtering through the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on CVD

2022thu29sep8:00 pmthu1:00 amClinical Webinar – Filtering through the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on CVD

Event Details

On September 29th, the Heart Foundation is partnering with the World Heart Federation to bring to you a health professional webinar exploring the latest evidence on CVD and chronic kidney disease, including early detection of renal risk factors for CVD. This event will be chaired by Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor of the Heart Foundation, and we will be joined by Professor George Bakris, internationally renowned nephrologist, as well as Australian experts as they discuss the latest evidence and how it can be translated into practical preventative care. See below for further details on speakers as well as topics to be covered.

This event has been accredited by RACGP for 2 CPD points. (Activity no. 367709).

WEBINAR DETAILS:

TitleFiltering through the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on CVD
When & Where 29th September, 8PM AEST

Live and recorded, free Zoom webinar

Speakers
  • Prof. George Bakris (International speaker)

Professor of Medicine @ University of Chicago

  • Prof. Merlin Thomas

Clinician Scientist & Program Leader @ Department of Diabetes at Monash University

  • Prof. William Majoni

Senior Staff Specialist in Nephrology & Internal Medicine & Director of Renal Services @ Top End Health Services

  • Dr Alison Edwards

General Practitioner @ Broughton Clinic

  • Prof. Garry Jennings (Chair)

Chief Medical Advisor of the Heart Foundation

Topics to be discussed
  • The role of early detection of renal risk factors for cardiovascular disease
  • Optimal management of lipids and blood pressure to slow progression of CKD and lower CVD risk
  • Explore the association between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease in First Nations people
  • Multidisciplinary care for individuals living with CKD and CVD risk factors in general practice
Registration link https://heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/3216620061960/WN_rDzqwu7pR0qnxnRDxO4c_g
AccreditationThis webinar has been accredited by the RACGP for 2 CPD points. (Activity no. 367709). Education provider: Scius Healthcare Solutions.

Time

September 29, 2022 8:00 pm - 1:00 am AEST(GMT+10:00)

Location

Online webinar

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