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Doctor checking blood pressure of patient at South Texas Renal Care Group

How to Understand Blood Pressure Readings

Doctors test blood pressure to see if the blood flow around the circulatory system is normal, low, or high. Too low or high blood pressure can lead to significant health complications like stroke, cardiac arrest, kidney failure, or brain damage.

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Kidney failure diagnosis paperwork on a table at South Texas Renal Care Group

Electrolyte Disturbance and Acute Kidney Failure

Kidneys are essential for survival as they regulate fluid and electrolyte balance in the blood. Acute renal failure leads to electrolyte disturbance, which, in severe …

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When is the Right Time to See a Nephrologist?

A nephrologist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases and disorders. They are trained to identify and manage various conditions that can affect the kidneys, such as kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney failure.

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Image of hands holding a heart representing the gift of organ transplants

What Happens When Your Body Rejects a Transplanted Organ?

Transplant rejection is the body’s natural response to a transplanted organ, where the recipient’s immune system starts attacking the transplanted organ. While the word ‘rejection’ might seem like a dead-end to you, it is not necessarily the case. Timely diagnosis and treatment may prevent organ failure and help avoid severe complications.

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March Is National Kidney Month

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), this month means a lot to you. National Kidney Month is celebrated by 37 million Americans …

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Diastole and Systole: Numbers that Can Save Your Life

Ever wondered why blood pressure is usually the first thing your doctors check when you go to a hospital?

Blood pressure measures how hard your heart is pumping blood. It could be normal, low, or elevated. Each range tells you something about your health; extremely low or high blood pressure can be deadly.

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How to Understand Blood Pressure Readings

Doctors test blood pressure to see if the blood flow around the circulatory system is normal, low, or high. Too low or high blood pressure can lead to significant health complications like stroke, cardiac arrest, kidney failure, or brain damage.

Read More »