kidney and hypertension patient portal

How serious is portal hypertension?

Secure online portal for patients of Kidney Hypertension Clinic, a nephrology practice serving patients in Gwinnett, Barrow, Walton, and Clarke counties. Main Office: 605 Old Norcross Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30045

How to evaluation of portal hypertension?

May 15, 2022 · The Kidney and Hypertension Center (KHC) would like to thank our community for trusting us with their kidney care needs for nearly 50 years. Our founder, Lionel King, MD, introduced nephrology to the Tristate area in 1963. Under his care, Cincinnati saw the first patient initiated on dialysis and the first patient undergo a kidney transplant in 1964.

What are the complications of portal hypertension?

USE THE PATIENT PORTAL TO: Update personal information. Exchange non-emergency secure messages with office staff. View upcoming appointments. Fill out forms. Retrieve test results. View summary of care and clinical information (medications, allergies, problems, etc) View account statements and pay balances. CONNECT TODAY.

What causes renal hypertension?

Kidney and Hypertension Consultants, offering checkups, chronic and acute disease treatment, and preventive health care. Call (330) 649-9400 for an appointment today!

How many people have hypertension?

Hypertension is also know as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease including heart disease and stroke. 37 million Americans have hypertension, many without even knowing.

What is the end stage of CKD?

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the final progression of CKD to the point where the kidney (s) are no longer able to function on their own.

Does high blood pressure cause kidney problems?

High blood pressure is a major factor in the development of kidney problems in people who have diabetes. Both a family history of high blood pressure and the presence of the disease seem to increase chances of developing kidney disease.

Can hypertension cause kidney disease?

Hypertension is not just a cause of kidney disease, but it's also a result of damage created by the kidney disease. Physical changes in the kidneys contribute to high blood pressure creating a dangerous spiral. See Patient Education ...

What is the purpose of the kidney awareness campaign?

To promote awareness of kidney disease and hypertension and educate the public in preventive measures for these diseases.

Does nutritional care help with kidney disease?

We now know that nutritional care can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, delaying or even avoiding the need for future dialysis or transplantation.

How to change password on patient portal?

Once you are logged into your portal account, you will have the ability to change your password, secret question and/or secret answer. Click on the Reset Password link at the top right of the Portal page.

How long does it take to log out of the Patient Portal?

You will automatically be logged out of your Patient Portal account after 45 minutes of inactivity. Click on the Logout link found at the top right of the Portal page to logout at any point during your session.

PATIENTS

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EDUCATION

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

If you have kidney disease, your doctor will tell you what treatment is best for you. To learn about the experience you can expect, click here.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers is aware that our patients may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and where they can receive it. This message is being posted to provide our patients with direction on how the state of Arizona is distributing the vaccine.

Specializing in Kidney Disease & Hypertension

Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease including chronic kidney disease (CKD), vascular access management, dialysis, transplantation and clinical research.

Our Mission

We provide quality medical care to enhance the well-being of our patients. By practicing high level research-based, comprehensive, state-of-the art nephrology, transplant medicine, and expanding our medical services, we broaden our patient and referral base, and strengthen our capacity to enhance our patients' lives.