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Consorta Education Network
Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury
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The definition, clinical significance, and long term consequences of
contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) will be presented.
Identification of patients at high risk for CIAKI and strategies to
minimize this risk will be discussed.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
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Understand acute kidney injury (AKI).
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Understand the relationship between AKI and contrast media in
relation to adverse events.
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Learn to prevent CIAKI in at-risk patients.
Presenter
Dr. Richard Solomon, MD
Section Chief, Division
of Nephrology
University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher
Allen Healthcare
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