Your heart and your kidneys

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1. Hi, I'm Neff! Let's talk about your heart and your kidneys. They work as a team!
2. Your heart pumps blood all through your body, and that includes your kidneys. Your kidneys clean that blood. They take out waste and extra water.
3. When one has a problem, the other can, too. Kidney disease can raise your chance of heart disease. And heart disease can raise your chance of kidney disease.
4. They share some of the same causes. Two big ones are diabetes and high blood pressure.
5. Remember our video on blood pressure? High blood pressure makes your heart work harder. And it can hurt the small blood vessels in your kidneys.
6. Many people with kidney disease or heart disease don't feel sick at first. So keep up with your visits and your checks.
7. Here's good news. Some of the same steps help both. Being active helps. If you smoke, quitting helps, too.
8. Some medicines can help protect your kidneys and your heart. Ask us which ones fit you. Don't start or stop a medicine without asking us.
9. So ask us. What is my risk for heart disease? What can I do to lower it?
10. We're here to help. Bring your questions to every visit. Let's take care of your kidneys together!

Neff's voice is AI-generated.