How can patients on dialysis prevent heart failure? Here are 4 tips to help you!

For patients on dialysis, preventing heart failure is extremely important and is related to health and quality of life. The following 4 tips can help you cope with it effectively.

1. Strictly control water intake. The kidney drainage function of dialysis patients is weakened, and excessive water intake will increase the burden on the heart. Accurately record the amount of water and urine you drink every day, follow the doctor's advice, and generally control weight gain between dialysis sessions to no more than 3% - 5% of your dry weight. For example, if you weigh 60 kg, the weight gain between two dialysis sessions should not exceed 1.8 - 3 kg.

2. Regular dialysis treatment. Follow the dialysis plan formulated by the doctor, perform dialysis at regular times and quantitatively to ensure that excess water and toxins in the body are fully removed. Insufficient dialysis can easily lead to water and sodium retention, high blood pressure, etc., which can lead to heart failure. Do not arbitrarily reduce the number of dialysis sessions or shorten the dialysis time for subjective reasons.

3. Actively control blood pressure. Hypertension is an important risk factor for heart failure. Kidney patients should strictly follow the doctor's advice to take antihypertensive drugs and keep blood pressure stable within a reasonable range. At the same time, they should develop the habit of measuring blood pressure regularly and inform the doctor to adjust the medication in time if they find blood pressure fluctuations.

4. Pay attention to balanced nutrition. Ensure the intake of high-quality protein, such as lean meat, fish, eggs, etc., to maintain normal body functions. But avoid high-salt, high-fat, and high-cholesterol foods to reduce the burden on the heart. In addition, supplement vitamins and minerals in moderation to enhance the body's resistance.