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Hi, I'm Neff! Let's talk about your heart
and your kidneys. They work as a team!

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Your heart pumps blood all through your
body, and that includes your kidneys.

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Your kidneys clean that blood.
They take out waste and extra water.

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When one has a problem,
the other can, too.

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Kidney disease can raise
your chance of heart disease.

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And heart disease can raise
your chance of kidney disease.

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They share some of the same causes.

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Two big ones are diabetes
and high blood pressure.

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Remember our video on blood pressure?

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High blood pressure makes
your heart work harder.

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And it can hurt the small
blood vessels in your kidneys.

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Many people with kidney disease or
heart disease don't feel sick at first.

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So keep up with your
visits and your checks.

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Here's good news. Some of the same
steps help both. Being active helps.

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If you smoke, quitting helps, too.

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Some medicines can help protect
your kidneys and your heart.

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Ask us which ones fit you. Don't start
or stop a medicine without asking us.

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So ask us. What is my risk for heart
disease? What can I do to lower it?

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We're here to help.
Bring your questions to every visit.

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Let's take care of your kidneys together!