Cardiologist Questions Chronic Kidney Disease

Is a kidney disease likely to put pressure on my mom's heart?

My mother is suffering from CKD. I would like to know if this disease put any pressure on her heart as well?

2 Answers

Yes CKD can put pressure on the heart.
CKD does increase the risk of coronary disease but only after several years. High BP is more of a problem but this can be treated.