{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/6942a0cf6873d7b04611a164?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"CKD podcourse with Dr Andrew Frankel, part 1: diagnosis and classification","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/1765973766120-496837ec-7290-4da7-8b82-9f49b4d2ad00.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If you enjoy a blend of online learning and podcast-style listening that you can fit into your busy life, then this podcourse is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to this 3-part audio series, then go to <a href=\"http://mimslearning.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIMSLearning.co.uk</a> to read the downloadable worksheets and complete the multiple-choice quizzes, to get up to speed with all the key points primary care professionals need to know about chronic kidney disease (CKD).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode (part 1), work through a typical primary care case with consultant nephrologist Dr Andrew Frankel. He outlines the diagnosis and classification of CKD and explains why and – importantly – how you should ‘look for kidney disease early and intervene rapidly’.</p><p><br></p><p>MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Educational objectives</strong></p><p><br></p><p>After listening to this podcourse episode, healthcare professionals should be better able to:</p><ul><li>Recall the classification of CKD using GFR and ACR&nbsp;</li><li>Identify the key components of a ‘kidney health check’ and state why this phrase is useful</li><li>Recognise the importance of early CKD detection</li><li>Appreciate the concept of ‘3 in 3’ in the context of kidney disease outcomes</li><li>Understand how to use the Kidney Failure Risk Equation</li><li>Recall blood pressure targets for patients with CKD</li><li>Understand the impact of early tightening of glycaemic control in patients with diabetes and CKD</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MIMS Learning</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/bundles/mims-learning-annual-bundle-subscription\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to MIMS Learning</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcourse-monitoring-and-management-of-ckd-with-dr-andrew-frankel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CKD podcourse with Dr Andrew Frankel, part 2: monitoring and management</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcourse-advanced-management-of-ckd-with-dr-andrew-frankel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CKD podcourse with Dr Andrew Frankel, part 3: advanced management</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/managing-patients-with-combined-heart-and-kidney-disease\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Managing patients with combined heart and kidney disease</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/guidance-update-latest-nice-guidelines-on-chronic-kidney-disease\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guidance update: NICE guidelines on chronic kidney disease</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/chronic-kidney-disease-in-diabetes-prevalence-diagnosis-and-impact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Diabetes-related kidney disease: prevalence, diagnosis, and impact</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcast-diagnosis-and-management-of-diabetes-related-kidney-disease\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast: diagnosis and management of diabetes-related kidney disease</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/ckd-the-hidden-public-health-emergency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CKD: the hidden public health emergency</a></p>","author_name":"MIMS Learning"}