Podcast: Acute vs. Chronic Kidney Disease—Current Thinking and Diagnostics to Help Improve Outcomes
Listen in as Dr. Sarah Sweet explores acute vs. chronic kidney disease in pets and discusses the latest diagnostics to enhance patient outcomes.
In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, our expert guest, Dr. Sarah Sweet teams up with our host, Dr. Sylvia Conway, to explore the intricacies of kidney health in cats and dogs. They will dive into the key differences between acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, offering insights into the latest diagnostic advancements that are transforming patient care. Tune in to this informative conversation, packed with valuable knowledge, that will leave you better equipped to understand and support the kidney health of your patients.
About the guest: Dr. Sarah Sweet is a 2004 graduate of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in the financial industry in Boston and New York for 12 years before pursuing her passion for veterinary medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Sweet practiced small animal general and emergency medicine for 11 years in New England. She co-founded a successful companion animal practice in Maine and served as president of the state's veterinary medical association. In 2018, Sarah joined IDEXX Medical Affairs to support rapid assay diagnostics, transitioning from her previous role as a senior professional services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health. She currently specializes in renal, urinalysis, and cardiology products for IDEXX Global Medical Affairs. Keep up with Dr. Sweet at linkedin.com/in/sarah-sweet
To learn more about kidney health and diagnostics, check out these free courses on the IDEXX Learning Center.
- IDEXX Cystatin B Test Microlearnings
- Expanding the Toolbox: Cutting Edge Diagnostics to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Renal Disease
- "Hold it!" Don't Forget the Urinalysis
- Are You Kidney-ing Me? Making Sense of Novel Kidney Biomarkers
Thank you for listening to Shake Up Your Workup. You can contact us at shakeupyourworkup@idexx.com with comments and feedback.
Disclaimer: This podcast aims to share helpful information and guidance, but any decisions about testing or treatment should be made by a veterinarian as part of their relationship with the client and pet.
