What to do with heart failure in dialysis patients

For patients with renal failure, it often leads to a variety of complications, among which heart failure is relatively common, which is undoubtedly a further blow to the patient's health. During the dialysis process, patients must pay more attention to nutrition, control their weight, and protect their hearts. If they experience some uncomfortable symptoms, they should go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid causing greater impact.

Precautions for patients with heart failure on dialysis

1. Control your weight

Dialysis patients who want to prevent heart failure need to strictly control their weight. It is best to weigh themselves every day. The weight gain during dialysis should not exceed 5%. The dialysis time must also be followed by the doctor and cannot be changed by yourself. If necessary, the number of dialysis sessions needs to be increased. Patients with good conditions can also undergo blood filtration. In addition, the intake of water and salt in diet needs to be strictly controlled to reduce water and sodium retention in the body.

2. Protect your heart

Dialysis patients must learn to protect their hearts, try to avoid heavy physical labor, and pay more attention to avoiding emotional excitement. They can exercise appropriately, and seek timely treatment when the fistula is found to be too dilated. They must also actively learn about anemia and have regular blood tests to understand whether they are anemic or the degree of anemia. If they are anemic, they need to be treated and corrected under the guidance of a doctor.

Above we have briefly introduced the prevention methods for heart failure in dialysis patients. We hope it can help friends in need. In addition to the above aspects, dialysis patients should also measure their blood pressure regularly, preferably once in the morning, noon and evening every day, and keep detailed records. If any abnormality is found, they should contact the doctor in time.