Description: This presentation will explore the pathophysiology of loop diuretics and the mechanisms behind diuretic resistance, particularly in the context of volume overload and decompensated heart failure. Attendees will gain insight into current guideline-based approaches for managing diuretic resistance and learn about emerging therapeutic options aimed at optimizing fluid management and improving patient outcomes.

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Speaker: Kinley Jessup, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Carolinas Medical Center

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Identify mechanism of diuretic resistance and clinical presentation of volume overload in heart failure patients
  • Recall mechanism of action, dosing, and adverse effects of loop diuretics
  • Compare current strategies and emerging therapies for managing diuretic resistance in patients with decompensated heart failure

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Activity Flyer and Slides: File Single Activity Flyer - KJessup.docx

Session date: 
12/16/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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