Why do heart disease and kidney disease go together

Recent research has shown that heart failure is a significant risk factor for kidney disease. When the heart is no longer pumping efficiently it becomes congested with blood, causing pressure to build up in the main vein connected to the kidneys and leading to congestion of blood in the kidneys, too.

 The kidneys also suffer from the reduced supply of oxygenated blood. When the kidneys become impaired, the hormone system, which regulates blood pressure, goes into overdrive in an attempt to increase blood supply to the kidneys. 

The heart then has to pump against higher pressure in the arteries, and eventually suffers from the increase in workload. It’s routine for doctors to check your kidney function if they believe you may have heart disease. 

https://wshl.st/28jtx8A simple blood test can check if the level of creatinine, a waste product usually secreted by the kidneys, is raised, suggesting impairment. Some patients may also need an ultrasound or CT scan to help examine their kidneys’ structure and function.

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