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ForwardPulse: The Crystal Ball: Cystatin C Re-Defining Renal Function
As pharmacists, we know many medications require renal dose adjustments. However, the assessment of kidney function needs improvement, as serum creatinine has its limitations. This presentation will address these issues by exploring an alternative marker, Cystatin C.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
• Describe the advantages and limitations of using cystatin C to evaluate kidney function.
• Identify the appropriate equation using cystatin C to estimate kidney function.
• Determine the patient populations and clinical scenarios in which cystatin C can be applied.
Additional Information
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As pharmacists, we know many medications require renal dose adjustments. However, the assessment of kidney function needs improvement, as serum creatinine has its limitations. This presentation will address these issues by exploring an alternative marker, Cystatin C.
Courtney Cianci, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.