Module 10: Hypertension and Kidney Disease Overview Learning Outcomes Flashcards
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Define Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
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2
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Describe the classification system for CKD (KDOQI).
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3
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Discuss the relative prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the CKD population and how the presence of CKD alters the severity of CVD.
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4
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Discuss the impact of CKD on traditional CVD risk factors (in terms of pathogenesis and clinical prevalence).
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5
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Identify novel CKD-associated risk factors (anemia, vitamin D, vascular calcification, inflammation) and their impacts on CVD.
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6
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Discuss the management of CVD in CKD.
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7
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Explain the techniques of blood pressure measurement
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8
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Recognize the importance of diagnosis and management of hypertension in CVD prevention/management
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9
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Describe the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging in CVD prevention/management
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