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Heart Disease in Kidney Disease
Patients with kidney disease are particularly prone
for heart disease and is the most frequent cause of death in these
patients. For a variety of reasons such as hypertension, uremic
toxins, fluid retention, cholesterol as well as the underlying cause of
kidney disease (diabetes and hypertension), patients are more
susceptible than the normal population to develop angina, heart attacks,
gangrene (peripheral vascular disease) and strokes.
Preventative measures such as stopping smoking,
cholesterol lowering agents, controlling diabetes
and blood
pressure, controlling phosphorous,
treating anemia, controlling
fluid intake, getting adequate dialysis may help reduce the
risks.
It is extremely important for patients on dialysis to
control fluid intake, potassium and phosphorous intake.
Taking the
medications to control phosphorous, anemia
and getting adequate dialysis are
essential to decrease the cardiovascular complications.
Regular follow-up with the your family doctor,
nephrologist, cardiologist, diabetic specialist and following dietary
instructions are very essential in preventing these complications.
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