Debunking Nephrology Myths: Insights From Global Kidney Care Leaders

8 Feb 2025 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Auditorium Brahmkamal Hall
SanjayPandya Chair India
SreejithParameswaran Chair Professor & Head, Department of Nephrology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India India

Session description:
There are a number of myths and misconceptions about the use of diagnostic tests, their indications, interpretation, and application in clinical practice. This results in suboptimal utilization and low value care. In this session, global experts will deconstruct some of these misconceptions and provide clear guidance on the optimal use of these modalities in clinical practice.
Learning objectives:
In this session the participants will learn to:
Understand appropriate use of genetic testing for kidney disease  and kidney biopsies. Gain insight into working up a patient with suspected thrombotic microangiopathy and primary aldosteronism. Understand the biological variability of albuminuria and serum creatinine, to very commonly used tests.

Time Session
9:45 a.m.
10 a.m.
Revisiting Kidney Biopsies: Why More Than One Can Be Beneficial
BradRovin Speaker rovin.1@osu.eduThe Ohio State UniversityUnited States
10 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Genetic Testing for Kidney Disease Is Not Complicated
KelsieBogyo Speaker kb3164@cumc.columbia.eduColumbia University Irving Medical CenterUnited States
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Workup: Everything You Need to Know
AnujaJava Speaker ajava@wustl.eduWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN ST. LOUISUnited States
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Dealing With Biological Variability in Albuminuria and Creatinine
SusrutWaikar Speaker swaikar@partners.orgBoston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, and Boston Medical CenterUnited States
10:45 a.m.
11 a.m.
The Underdiagnosis of Primary Aldosteronism in Clinical Practice
VivekBhalla Speaker vbhalla@stanford.eduDirector, Stanford Hypertension Center, AHA-Certified Comprehensive Hypertension CenterUnited States
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Q&A