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The Effective Management of Ascites and Hepatorenal Syndrome

Course Overview

Hepatorenal syndrome is one of many potential causes of acute kidney injury in patients with liver disease. HRS represents the end-stage of a sequence of reductions in kidney perfusion induced by increasingly severe hepatic injury. HRS is a diagnosis of exclusion and generally has a poor prognosis. A cirrhotic liver disrupts fluid management. Decreased liver function combines with portal hypertension to cause ascites symptoms. Portal hypertension causes fluid to leak from the veins into the belly and collect there. To manage the ascites, patients need to have large volumes of fluid removed or put other organs at risk. Regrettably, not enough clinicians have an adequate understanding of the disease progression, appropriate diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment regimes. This short, but highly focused, seminar will provide that information.

Topics to be covered in this interactive seminar include:

  • The causes, symptoms, and treatment for ascites
  • Life-threatening dangers of cirrhosis and the importance of fluid management
  • Employing realistic sodium reduction approaches for patients with mild ascites
  • The benefits vs risks of a TIPS procedure
  • Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 HRS
  • How Hepatorenal Syndrome advances and can lead to renal failure
  • Investigate the benefits and risks of various HRS treatment approaches
  • Advising patients on the most efficacious therapies for Hepatorenal Syndrome to minimize further damage to the liver and kidneys


Available in two formats

A live, face-to-face seminar and a web-based, self-paced activity

All activities are accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Dates and Locations: TBD

To access the web-based, self-paced version, please click on the blue link below to register for the enduring course.



There is no charge for either the live or web-based seminars, but pre-registration is required.

This program has been developed for:

Gastroenterologists
Internists
Hepatologists
Nephrologists
Family Physicians
Advanced-Practice Providers and Nurse Specialists

Credit Designation
• The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AANP accepts Category I credit from AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ organizations accredited by ACCME.

AANP accepts Category I credit from AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ organizations accredited by ACCME.

For more information, please contact SCLRC at shoe.aubrey@scliver.com or at cme@scliver.com.

This seminar series is administered by and Continuing Medical Education provided by:

Colorado Medical Society
Office of Continuing Medical Education
7351 Lowry Blvd, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80230

Phone - 720.739.8138

Email:cme@cms.edu

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