TUPELO — High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the top preventable cause of strokes and heart attacks in the United States, according to Dr. Barry Bertolet, an interventional cardiologist at the ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High ...

Renal denervation (RDN) is a minimally invasive procedure used as an adjunctive treatment for individuals with resistant ...

A new therapy may help lower tough-to-treat high blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease, a new study finds. "Blood pressure that is difficult to control, even on multiple medications, in ...

The revolutionary world of medical imaging continues to transform how healthcare professionals protect our most vital organs, and kidney ultrasounds stand at the forefront of this incredible ...

Amismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Healthcare providers for decades have measured blood ...

Cirrhosis is one of the leading causes of mortality from non-communicable diseases, with complications arising as liver function deteriorates. HRS and HPS represent the most severe outcomes of ...

Contrast-induced nephropathy is rare. It results from exposure to contrast dyes during certain imaging tests and cardiology procedures. People living with diabetes or advanced kidney disease may be at ...