3. Heart Attack
A heart attack can cause many problems in the body including kidney disease. When a heart attack occurs, it means the heart is not getting enough blood. The same reason for the lack of blood to the heart can also cause the kidneys to fail to get the blood they need. When a person has a heart attack, the blood can fail to make it back to the kidney.
Many patients suffer other issues alongside the heart attack, which can make it hard for them to survive or recover. If the kidneys are damaged in the process, they may not get enough blood flow to work or even stay alive.
The tissue around and in the kidneys can die and the kidneys can shut down. When this happens, a person may need a kidney transplant and ongoing dialysis. The person may also be more susceptible to developing a kidney disease.