Program Overview

VIDEO ON-DEMAND/ENDURING PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE THRU JULY 26, 2024
Recent Advances in Management of ACLF & AKI-HRS
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure & Acute Kidney Injury-Hepatorenal Syndrome

Video Access
All registrants will be sent a link to videos to watch in their own time.

Learning Objectives
-Describe the pathophysiology of cirrhosis with special emphasis on hemodynamics.
-Explain the pathogenesis of AKI and hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis.
-Differentiate between the types of hepatorenal syndrome and recognize its clinical presentations and diagnostic criteria.
-Review the latest evidence-based guidelines and best practices for the early detection and timely management of complications in cirrhotic patients, with a focus on hepatorenal syndrome, including vasoconstrictors, albumin, and other targeted therapies, along with their indications, contraindications, and potential adverse effects.

Target Audience
The course targets health professionals in the broad fields of primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and cardiology, as well as scientists. This course is open to medical doctors, researchers, nurses, physician assistants, fellows.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement

Amedco LLC designates this live streaming activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants

PAs may claim a maximum of 4.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of 4.0 hours.