The Importance of Hypertension and Proteinuria in Dogs and Cats with CKD
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Systolic hypertension and renal proteinuria are common complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs and cats, and both are associated with progressive loss of nephrons. Control of these complications can lead to improved quality of life and prolonged survival. Angiotensin receptor blockers are the current treatment of choice for hypertension and proteinuria in both dogs and cats.
Learning Objectives:
- How to diagnose and treat systolic hypertension and renal proteinuria in dogs and cats with CKD.
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), is a professor and Jarvis Chair of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His clinical and research interest involve the small animal urinary system. He is on the board of directors of the IRIS and American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. Dr. Grauer received his post graduate training in internal medicine at Colorado State University. He has been a faculty member at University of Wisconsin and Colorado State University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Boehringer Ingleheim.
