Slowing the progression of your kidney disease is paramount to your continued health. Heart healthy decisions and keeping blood pressure under control will assist in keeping the progression at a minimum. If you should find yourself questioning your heart health or with high blood pressure or hypertension then you should consider this read as an option for you to research the affects of kidney health and your heart and blood pressure. Any and all changes you can make in your lifestyle with regards to heart health and blood pressure will improve how you feel and will improve your kidney function and possible damage.