OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Discuss the adverse effects of the RAAS system on the heart.
2. Review the benefit of RAAS blockade, specifically aldosterone antagonists.
3. Explain the effect of Finerenone in chronic kidney disease patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Kontak does not have a financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

PLANNER(S) DISCLOSURES: The planner (Dr. Divakaran) does not have a financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.