Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• recognise the importance of screening for cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM);
• iIdentify who should be screened for cardiovascular disease, as well as when and how;
• critically appraise current management strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, including patients at risk of developing heart failure;
• apply in cardiology practice the latest guidelines for the clinical management of CKD in T2D; and
• appraise the evidence gap, unmet needs, and future perspectives.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To Increase awareness about the importance of cardiovascular risk assessment and optimisation of therapeutic management in patients with T2DM and CKD.

Main topic

• Diabetes and the heart 
• Diabetes and the heart – Pharmacotherapy 
• Renal Failure and Cardiovascular Disease

This webinar is designed for cardiologists, nurses and allied professionals having an interest on the topic. During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

An application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).