Description: This presentation will review literature pertaining to the use of cystatin C in clinical practice and discuss cystatin C's potential role in special populations and medication management.

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Recording: CE- Beyond Creatinine_The Role of Cystatin C in Medication Dosing Strategies-20240321_120039-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker:  Megan Hanson, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.

Objectives: ​​

  • Summarize the fundamental characteristics of cystatin C
  • Identify the potential advantages of cystatin C compared to creatinine
  • Recognize limitations associated with the use of cystatin C in clinical practice
  • Evaluate the utility of cystatin C when designing a therapy regimen for a patient with renal dysfunction
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. 
Session date: 
03/21/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & 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 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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