September 24, 2026
Kidney Disease and Heart Disease
Why kidney and heart disease go together and how to protect both.
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Artemis Kidney Hospital Nephrology & Transplant Team
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Kidney and heart disease are closely linked. Most kidney patients die of cardiovascular causes, not kidney failure.
Protect both by controlling blood pressure and sugar, managing cholesterol, not smoking, and staying active.
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This article is for general education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified nephrologist about your own condition.
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