CME

Guest: prof. Hiddo Heerspink

These video briefs feature expert commentary on the latest clinical data presented at ERA 2025 and highlight finerenone’s evolving role in the care of patients with the cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Specialists discuss new findings from the CONFIDENCE trial and FINEARTS-HF trial, including the efficacy and safety of combining finerenone with SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone’s impact on eGFR slope across albuminuria levels, and the prognostic significance of albuminuria reduction. The series delves into the mechanistic rationale, therapeutic implications, and real-world potential of nonsteroidal MRAs in managing patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Viewers will gain practical insights on integrating these data into their clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Guest: Finnian R. McCausland, MD

These video briefs feature expert commentary on the latest clinical data presented at ERA 2025 and highlight finerenone’s evolving role in the care of patients with the cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Specialists discuss new findings from the CONFIDENCE trial and FINEARTS-HF trial, including the efficacy and safety of combining finerenone with SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone’s impact on eGFR slope across albuminuria levels, and the prognostic significance of albuminuria reduction. The series delves into the mechanistic rationale, therapeutic implications, and real-world potential of nonsteroidal MRAs in managing patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Viewers will gain practical insights on integrating these data into their clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Guest: Rajiv Agarwal, MBBS, MD, FASN, BRCU

These video briefs feature expert commentary on the latest clinical data presented at ERA 2025 and highlight finerenone’s evolving role in the care of patients with the cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Specialists discuss new findings from the CONFIDENCE trial and FINEARTS-HF trial, including the efficacy and safety of combining finerenone with SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone’s impact on eGFR slope across albuminuria levels, and the prognostic significance of albuminuria reduction. The series delves into the mechanistic rationale, therapeutic implications, and real-world potential of nonsteroidal MRAs in managing patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Viewers will gain practical insights on integrating these data into their clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Guest: Finnian R. McCausland, MD

These video briefs feature expert commentary on the latest clinical data presented at ERA 2025 and highlight finerenone’s evolving role in the care of patients with the cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Specialists discuss new findings from the CONFIDENCE trial and FINEARTS-HF trial, including the efficacy and safety of combining finerenone with SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone’s impact on eGFR slope across albuminuria levels, and the prognostic significance of albuminuria reduction. The series delves into the mechanistic rationale, therapeutic implications, and real-world potential of nonsteroidal MRAs in managing patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Viewers will gain practical insights on integrating these data into their clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

Host: Cynthia J. Bither, ACNP-BC, MSN

Guest: Andrea Wallace, MSN, FNP-C, HF-Cert

Medical devices such as Barostim – or baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) – can play an important role in improving the quality of life and providing symptom relief for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, or HFrEF. NPs and nurses are key members of the healthcare team who identify patients as potential candidates for this therapy, due in large part to their expertise in eliciting symptoms and getting the full picture from patients regarding the impact of HFrEF on their quality of life. As the direct – and oftentimes most frequent – point of contact for patients, advanced care and allied health professionals can lead the way to open and honest communication with the goal of optimizing treatment plans and positively impacting patient outcomes.

Guest: prof. Hiddo Heerspink

Guest: Jennifer B. Green, MD

Can combining a nonsteroidal MRA and an SGLT2 inhibitor unlock new clinical potential for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD)? In this expert discussion, Dr. Jennifer Green and Dr. Hiddo Heerspink review the latest findings from the CONFIDENCE trial, which demonstrated a significant additive reduction in albuminuria—an important surrogate marker for kidney and cardiovascular risk—when finerenone and empagliflozin are used together. They explore the clinical rationale behind combination therapy, address persistent challenges in CKD detection, and consider the practical implications for implementing these therapies in high-risk populations.

Guest: Kenneth Lieberman, MD

Guest: Howard Trachtman, MD, FASN

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a prominent cause of kidney failure globally, necessitating dialysis for patient survival as the disease progresses. However, the current absence of FDA-approved treatments tailored specifically for treating adult and pediatric patients with FSGS poses a significant challenge to effectively managing this disease. Moreover, it is imperative for nephrologists to enhance their skills to implement practical strategies that improve the diagnostic approach for suspected FSGS cases, especially considering the profound impact of FSGS on patients' quality of life. This activity has been designed to provide practical guidance for the accurate diagnosis of FSGS and appropriate treatment selection, as well as to offer an expert assessment of the clinical trial data supporting emerging therapies in this setting.

Guest: Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC

Guest: Kausik Ray, MBChB, MD, MPhil

There is an unmet need for patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, as most patients are non-responsive to current standard of care. Recent developments on APOC3 inhibition show promising results for the management of these patient groups. Four experts discuss the characteristics, diagnostic criteria and the risks of patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, and review the recent evidence of clinical trials with new APOC3 inhibitors.

Guest: Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC

Guest: Prof. Kausik Ray

There is an unmet need for patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, as most patients are non-responsive to current standard of care. Recent developments on APOC3 inhibition show promising results for the management of these patient groups. Four experts discuss the characteristics, diagnostic criteria and the risks of patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, and review the recent evidence of clinical trials with new APOC3 inhibitors.

Guest: Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC

Guest: Kausik Ray, MBChB, MD, MPhil

There is an unmet need for patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, as most patients are non-responsive to current standard of care. Recent developments on APOC3 inhibition show promising results for the management of these patient groups. Four experts discuss the characteristics, diagnostic criteria and the risks of patients with FCS, SHTG, and mixed hyperlipidemia, and review the recent evidence of clinical trials with new APOC3 inhibitors.