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Take Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy on Dialysis

Manage heart health on dialysis with a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and medical treatments. Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood su...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease

How is High Blood Pressure Treated?

High blood pressure is managed with lifestyle changes and medications. Follow your healthcare provider's plan to keep it under control and preven...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

High Blood Pressure: The Role of the Family

Support family members with high blood pressure by adopting a healthy diet, exercising together, and quitting smoking. Encourage medication adherence ...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease in Children

High blood pressure is common in kids with CKD and can worsen the condition. Early detection and treatment are crucial. Learn more about managing bloo...

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

Cholesterol, Fats, and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

Understand how cholesterol impacts kidney health and increases heart disease risk in CKD. Learn how to manage cholesterol and protect your kidneys.

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

High cholesterol,

Cardiovascular disease,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Food and drink,

Heart & Kidney Health: 3 Blood Tests to Ask For

Did you know that a simple blood draw can expose a great deal about your kidney and heart health? In honor of American Heart Month learn how these two...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Cardiovascular disease,

Disease prevention,

Spice Up Your Diet without Salt

The salt in our foods and table salt is made up of sodium and chloride. Too much sodium is bad for your health, and can increase your blood pressure a...

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Cardiovascular disease,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

High blood pressure,

Prehypertension: A Little Too Much Pressure, A Lot of Trouble

Everyone needs some blood pressure so that blood can get to all of the bodys organs. But how much is enough? How much is too much? High blood pressur...

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and meal planning,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure,

Dialysis Doesn't Tie Down Long Island Grandmother

For as far back as she can remember, Dolores Bisagni has suffered from high blood pressure. "I think I've had it forever," she says. Somehow, the cond...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

5 Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure - E-Kidney | Jan. 2014

One in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading cause of...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Food and cooking,

Cardiovascular disease,

Foods to avoid,

High blood pressure