Hypertension - the Cutting Edge: Advances in Science and Management - International Society of Nephrology Events

TaraChang Chairperson United StatesStanford University

Veronica Ferraris Chairperson Servicio de Nefrología Pediátrica. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. (Argentina)

Session Description:
This session is designed to provide participants with a review of novel aspects of the mechanisms of hypertension as well as state of the art treatment of hypertension in pediatrics and adults.
Learning Objectives:
To identify genetics influences on high blood pressure
To understand the molecular mechanisms of hypertension
To appreciate the current state-of-the-art treatment of hypertension in pediatrics with CKD.

Time	Session

09:00 09:18	Behind the Numbers: Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms of Hypertension GerardoGamba Speaker gamba@biomedicas.unam.mxMexicoUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México Hall D
09:18 09:36	Hypertension - the Cutting Edge: Is It Time for Sex-specific Management of Hypertension? TaliElfassy Speaker t.elfassy@med.miami.eduUnited States Hall D
09:36 09:54	State-of-the-Art Treatment of Hypertension in Pediatrics With CKD RahulChanchlani Speaker chanchlr@mcmaster.caCanadaMcMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Canada Hall D
09:54 10:12	State-of-the-Art Treatment of Hypertension in Adults With CKD SusanneNicholas Speaker sunicholas@mednet.ucla.eduUnited StatesDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Hall D
10:15 10:30	Q and A Hall D