EM2503F "Renal Acidosis: More than pH" (IM GR - 032125)

Overview

Purpose and Overview

This presentation will review the homeostatic mechanisms that maintain blood pH within normal limits, as well as the response to excess acid. It will then discuss the pathophysiologic effects of excess acid on bone, muscle and the kidney. the presentation will then discuss the concept of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with an emphasis on the effect of CKD on acid-base status, the mechanisms by which CKD leads to chronic metabolic acidosis, the negative effects of chronic metabolic acidosis on the progression of renal disease, and approaches to treatment

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • describe the effects of chronic metabolic acidosis on health and disease.
  • describe the effects of chronic metabolic acidosis on the progression of CKD
  • describe how CKD leads to chronic metabolic acidosis, as well as issues related to its treatment
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
03/25/2025
Course expires: 
04/25/2025
Cost:
$0.00
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Faculty

Photo: First Last, M.D.
Robern Alpern, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Nephrology Section
Yale University School of Medicine

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

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