Damaged kidneys may send harmful signals to the heart

Q&A: How Chronic Kidney Disease Drives Cardiovascular Risk Beyond Traditional Factors

Cardiotoxic signals released from the kidneys may drive cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic kidney disease, opening the door to earlier detection and targeted treatment.

Damaged kidneys may send harmful signals to the heart

Scientists have made an important discovery about why many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) die from heart-related problems. A new study shows that damaged kidneys release harmful particles into the blood that can directly damage the heart. This finding may help doctors identify high-risk patients sooner and find new ways to treat or prevent […] The post Damaged kidneys may send harmful signals to the heart appeared first on Knowridge Sc…