Burst CME Part III: Managing Fluid Overload to Reduce Patient Burden in CKD and HF

Activity Overview

This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of new and emerging data on the treatment of heart failure (HF) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a forward-looking perspective on how new and novel agents might affect clinical practice. The essentials of HF and CKD disease classification, clinical trial data, and current and emerging treatment strategies will be reviewed.

System requirements for this online activity are available here.

The activity is free to all users.

Target Audience

This educational activity is directed toward cardiologists, nephrologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals involved in the management of edema in patients with CKD and HF.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:

• Design individualized strategies to manage fluid overload in patients with CKD

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PER^® mitigated all COI for faculty, staff, and planners prior to the start of this activity by using a multistep process.

Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer

This accredited continuing education activity was planned in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence to ensure balance, objectivity, independence, and scientific rigor. Faculty were instructed to use generic names when possible and to base recommendations on the best available evidence. Proprietary product names may be referenced in clinical discussion for educational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.

This activity may include discussion of investigational, unapproved, or off‑label uses of drugs or devices. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for products discussed. Content is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Learners are encouraged to critically evaluate the information presented and apply their own clinical judgment.

The views expressed are those of the individual faculty members and do not necessarily reflect the views of the accredited provider or any entity providing commercial support.

This activity may have used AI-assisted tools to support educational development. All content was reviewed and approved by qualified faculty or planners. The accredited provider retains full responsibility for accuracy, balance, and independence.