Irregular Heartbeat
Kidney failure patients develop arrhythmia when the electrical impulses in the heart malfunction. Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat may manifest as palpitations or rapid heartbeats that can induce extreme discomfort in patients. Moreover, cardiac arrhythmias occur more likely because cardiovascular illness and chronic renal disease may lead to abruptions in the circulatory system. Patients with renal failure are at increased risk for cardiac arrhythmias, including sudden cardiac death.
An accumulation of cholesterol in the arterial walls may cause constriction and eventual blockage. Heart diseases caused by blocked coronary arteries are highly prevalent among patients with kidney failure. High cholesterol has been linked to atherosclerotic plaques and other cardiovascular diseases associated with kidney disease, which can cause arrhythmia. On the other hand, anemia can also be comorbid with kidney failure. As a result of decreased oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues, the heart must strain harder to maintain blood circulation. This may cause the heart to expand, leading to palpitations or cardiac arrest.
Acidic blood occurs when the body’s renal ph regulation mechanisms cannot prevent acid accumulation. In response to more acidic blood, the brain regions responsible for controlling breathing are activated, causing respiratory compensation. This can also lead to arrhythmia.
