Kidney Failure and Mineral Bone Disease

Session Description:
As kidney function is lost, the balance of minerals in the body (in particular calcium and phosphate) are altered. This results in hormonal changes attempting to restore balance which can become maladaptive and lead to significant complications, including alterations in bone and in calcification of blood vessels. This session will describe what is currently known about bone-mineral disorders in kidney disease, including a review of current clinical practice guideline for best management practices.

Learning Objectives:
Increased recognition of current best medical practices to prevent the complications of bone-mineral disorders in kidney disease. An increased understanding of how alterations in phosphate and parathyroid hormone concentrations can contribute to vascular calcification. An improved understanding of how the calcium sensing receptor operated and can be targeted to prevent or treat bone-mineral disorder complications.