Why Does Chronic Kidney Disease Damage the Heart?
You might be thinking chronic kidney disease harms the heart because the inadequately filtered blood “poisons” the heart and thus disrupts its function. But there’s more to it than that. […]
CKM Syndrome: You Probably Have It, Affects Heart, Kidneys
You can reverse CKM syndrome before it kills you. That’s because it’s mostly a lifestyle-driven condition rather than genetic or hereditary. […]
How Do Fruits and Vegetables Improve Kidney Health?
What’s the best thing you can do for your kidneys? […]
Prostate Cancer Symptoms vs. Kidney Stone: Comparison
The symptoms of prostate cancer and kidney stones overlap quite a bit. But are there any symptoms that are not shared by these two conditions? […]
Why Does High Blood Pressure Damage the Heart and Kidneys?
Ever wonder just how high blood pressure wreaks havoc on the kidneys and heart? […]
Why Are Kidney Problems So Common with Chronic Heart Failure?
Kidney problems seem to go hand-in-hand with chronic heart failure – and that’s because they DO go hand-in-hand with this common but serious condition. […]
Can Kidneys Suddenly Decompensate in Chronic Heart Failure?
In chronic heart failure can your kidneys suddenly get a lot worse even though the echocardiogram says your cardiac functioning has been stable for several years? […]
Which Is First in Cardiorenal Syndrome: Heart or Kidney Failure?
Cardiorenal failure is a classic chicken-or-egg scenario, in that it’s not always clear-cut which came first: heart failure or kidney failure. […]
What Contraindicates Drug Therapy for ADHF & Worsening Kidneys?
The contraindications for drug therapy in critically ill patients with acute decompensated heart failure with worsening renal function leave physicians in a very tough spot, because without these drugs, the patient is sure to die. [...]