Educational Symposium
Recognizing and Managing the Itch of CKD-Associated Pruritus: Scratching the Surface
November 05, 2022 | 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Location: Regency Ballroom T, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Session Description
CKD-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is a common and troubling symptom for people living with advanced CKD and ESKD, and it is associated with decreased quality of life. Despite being common among patients with advanced CKD, CKD-aP is a challenging condition for clinicians, and it remains underestimated and underdiagnosed because of its elusive pathogenesis.
This symposium reviews current observations about and understanding of the pathogenesis of CKD-aP, as well as the evidence for current management strategies.
Support is provided by an educational grant from CSL Vifor.
Learning Objective(s)
- Describe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, natural history, and pathogenesis of CKD-aP
- Discuss the mechanistic rationale and clinical management approaches for current therapeutic interventions in CKD-aP
Learning Pathway(s)
- CKD Non-Dialysis
- Dialysis
Moderator
- Denise K. Link, PA, PA-C
Presentations
- Introduction
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Denise K. Link, PA, PA-C
- Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of CKD-Associated Pruritus
12:55 PM - 01:15 PM
Sara Combs, MD, MS
- Optimal Treatment and Management Strategies for CKD-Associated Pruritus
01:15 PM - 01:35 PM
David J. R. Steele, MD
- Questions and Answers
01:35 PM - 01:45 PM
