FACULTY

Update on Recent Trials
Richard Solomon, MD

Contrast Media in High Risk Patients
Jonathan S. Reiner, MD

Is N-acetylcysteine Effective for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy?
Cezar S. Staniloae, MD

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Receiving Higher Contrast Media Doses: Comparison of Iopamidol-370 and Iodixanol 320
Richard Solomon, MD

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Diagnostic vs Interventional Coronary Angiography: Insights from the CARE Trial
Abel E. Moreyra, MD

There is no fee for this educational activity.

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TARGET AUDIENCE:

Physicians, nurses, and technologists

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Utilize strategies to minimize the risk of CIN, including choice of contrast agent.
• Describe why making a diagnosis of CIN is important.
• Discuss preventive measures for CIN.
• Discuss the role of N-acetylcysteine in the prevention of CIN.

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ACCREDITATION:

MD/DO: This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

Technologists: ASRT credit is approved.

Nurses: ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hours. Provider #: 110-3-E-06. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 1.5 contact hours.

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FACULTY DISCLOSURES:

All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflicts of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentations. It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants. Full faculty disclosures will be made at the beginning of the activity.

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics.

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This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education.

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