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Chapter-43 History of Cardiorenal Connectors

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Cardiology (A Clinical & Historical Perspective)

Author
1. Hotchandani R
2. Khaira A
ISBN
9789350900819
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12259_43
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Moolchand Medcity Hospital, New Delhi, India, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, India
2. Moolchand Medcity Hospital, Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
cardiorenal connectors, concomitant heart failure, renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), diuresis, natriuresis, renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)

Abstract

This chapter discusses history of cardiorenal connectors. It is not rare to see a patient with concomitant heart failure and renal insufficiency and the twin diseases have gained epidemic proportions. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Heart and kidney act in synchronization to regulate blood pressure, vascular tone, diuresis, natriuresis, intravascular volume, homeostasis, peripheral tissue perfusion and oxygenation. They have endocrine functions with interdependent physiological hormonal actions regulated by arterial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS).

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