Dialysis patients do have nutritional needs that are more special than those of other people.
Cardiovascular disease
As you may already know, a large number of dialysis patients are affected by various illnesses of the cardiovascular system. The good news: with the right care and protective measures, there are ways you can actively help slow down the progression of cardiovascular disease and improve your prognosis, or reduce your risk of developing it.
Cardiovascular disease – a closer look
The term cardiovascular disease is actually a misnomer: it is not just one disease, but rather a collective term for a range of diseases including hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and stroke. Some of the conditions occur more frequently than others. Cardiovascular disease can cause a person’s heart to stop pumping blood efficiently, prevent valves from working as they should, or narrow or harden the arteries. Certain toxins or bacteria can also play a role in damaging parts of the heart and blood vessels.
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and stroke
In layman’s terms, atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Fatty deposits known as plaque as well as mineral deposits cause the arteries to harden, which decreases the amount of blood flowing to the heart. A heart that lacks blood may cause symptoms such as chest pain or lead to a heart attack. Hardening of the arteries is also the main cause of coronary heart disease, the term for any condition in which blockage or narrowing causes reduced blood flow to the heart. When the brain does not receive enough oxygen or when a blood vessel bursts, a stroke can result, which requires immediate medical attention.
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