Holiday Hours
(229) 276-3100
Holiday Clinic Hours
Crisp Urgent Care will be open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
The following clinics will be open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve:
- Crisp Orthopedics
- Crisp Gastroenterology
- Surgical Associates
- The following clinics will be closed on Christmas Eve:
- Crisp Pediatrics
- Crisp Urology
- Dr. Holloway's Office
- Dr. Nadipienei's Office
- Warwick Health Care
- Crisp Family Medicine - Ashburn
- Crisp Family Medicine - Cordele
All physician offices and clinics will be CLOSED on CHRISTMAS DAY.
For medical emergencies or treatment needed on Christmas Day, please visit our Emergency Room located at 902 N 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015
Mar 9, 2023
The Connection Between Your Heart and Kidneys
Crisp Living.
Your kidney health and heart health go hand in hand, which means that when you take care of one, you are also taking care of the other. By making some simple lifestyle choices, you can take charge of your heart and kidney health and prevent serious health problems down the road.
How are the heart and kidneys related?
Many people do not realize the similarities between the kidney and the heart and the ways that they are related to each other. Your heart is responsible for pumping blood to all of your other organs. And your kidneys are responsible for filtering that blood to eliminate waste. They also regulate electrolytes, balance sodium levels, and control blood pressure.
Cardiovascular Disease and Kidney Disease
Many of the risk factors for developing heart disease are the same as for developing kidney disease. These risk factors include:
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- High cholesterol
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Family history of kidney disease
You can prevent heart and kidney disease by minimizing your risk through exercise, healthy eating, and quitting smoking.
If you have heart disease, getting regularly tested for kidney disease is essential. Usually, kidney disease will not cause noticeable symptoms until it is too far progressed. Your primary care provider can test your kidney health once a year at your annual physical. It is vital to keep up with these appointments so that you can catch any health problems early on.
Treating Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease
Treatment for cardiovascular and kidney disease depends on the severity of the disease, but it often includes medication to lower blood pressure or cholesterol. In some cases, surgery is required to treat cardiovascular disease. Dialysis is a common treatment for severe kidney disease, and in some cases, a kidney transplant is required.
Sign up for our newsletter!
Get the Latest news, tips, and resources from Crisp Regional Hospital.