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Kidney Disease and Heart Disease: The Connection
Why kidney and heart disease go together and how to protect both.
Last updated: 24/9/2026
Kidney and heart disease are closely linked. Most kidney patients die of cardiovascular causes, not kidney failure.
Why they are linked
They share causes like high blood pressure and diabetes, and kidney disease itself raises heart risk through fluid, anaemia and inflammation.
Protect both
- ✓Control blood pressure and sugar
- ✓Manage cholesterol
- ✓Do not smoke
- ✓Stay active
Frequently Asked Questions
Can kidney disease cause heart attack?
It greatly increases risk, which is why heart protection is part of every kidney plan.
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