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Reduced kidney function or abnormal urine tests
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Renal Transplant Programme
A coordinated pathway for kidney transplant evaluation, surgery and long-term follow-up.
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Understanding Renal Transplant Programme
Two organs, one closely connected care plan.
Kidney transplantation requires careful recipient assessment, donor evaluation, surgical planning, infection prevention and lifelong follow-up. Cardiocare’s programme brings these disciplines together within a multispecialty hospital environment.
The heart and kidneys influence blood pressure, circulation, fluid balance and medicines. Kidney problems can strain the heart, and heart problems can reduce kidney function. Coordinated care helps the team make safer decisions when needs overlap.
A clearer, more hopeful way forward.
Kidney disease can feel like a long list of restrictions and numbers. We focus on clear explanations, realistic routines and a coordinated plan that protects both kidney and cardiovascular health.
When to speak with the team
Reasons people are referred.
These are common starting points, not a diagnostic checklist. The right assessment depends on the full clinical picture.
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Swelling, breathlessness or difficult fluid balance
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High blood pressure that remains difficult to control
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Diabetes with kidney or cardiovascular complications
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Preparation for dialysis or transplant
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Heart disease in someone already receiving kidney treatment
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A complete renal transplant programme pathway.
Every capability is selected according to clinical need. Your team should explain why a test, treatment or referral is being considered.
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Recipient evaluation and optimisation
Recipients undergo a full evaluation and medical optimisation before being listed for transplant.
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Living-donor assessment pathway
Potential living donors are assessed through a dedicated evaluation pathway, including matching and health screening.
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Transplant surgery planning
Transplant surgery is planned jointly by the surgical and nephrology teams.
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Cardiac and anaesthetic risk assessment
Heart and anaesthetic risk are assessed carefully given the strain a transplant places on the body.
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Post-transplant monitoring
The new kidney's function is monitored closely in the early period after transplant.
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Immunosuppression and long-term nephrology follow-up
Anti-rejection medicines and kidney function are followed up by nephrology for the long term.
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Your care, step by step.
Complex medicine feels more manageable when every stage is visible and every question has a place.
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Assess both systems
Kidney function, blood pressure, fluid status, heart symptoms and medicines are reviewed together.
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Clarify the stage
Laboratory tests, urine studies, imaging and cardiovascular assessment show the current risk and options.
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Plan the treatment
Care may include medicines, nutrition guidance, monitoring, dialysis preparation or transplant evaluation.
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Monitor safely
Electrolytes, fluid balance, blood pressure and treatment response are checked over time.
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Coordinate specialists
Nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, surgery, dialysis and ICU/HDU collaborate when care is complex.
The Cardiocare renal transplant programme
A transplant pathway built around safety before, during and long after surgery.
Kidney transplantation can offer eligible people with kidney failure greater freedom from dialysis and improved quality of life. It is never simply an operation. The recipient, potential donor, surgical risk, infection risk, medicines, family support and reliable lifelong follow-up all need careful assessment.
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Who may be considered
People with advanced kidney disease or kidney failure may be referred for transplant assessment. Eligibility depends on overall health, the cause of kidney disease, infection and cancer screening, cardiovascular fitness and the ability to continue long-term care.
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Living-donor evaluation
A potential donor is assessed independently and carefully. Compatibility is important, but so are the donor’s own kidney function, general health, informed choice and long-term safety.
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The operation is one stage
Surgery places a healthy donor kidney into the recipient. Anaesthesia, theatre, blood-bank, laboratory, imaging and ICU/HDU support are organised around the agreed plan.
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Follow-up protects the kidney
Anti-rejection medicines and regular nephrology review remain essential after discharge. Blood tests, blood pressure, diabetes risk, infection prevention and medicine side effects are monitored over time.
When to speak with us
Start with the concern you have—not a perfect medical label.
These are common reasons to arrange an assessment. They do not confirm a diagnosis, and the appropriate starting team may change after clinical review.
- Advanced chronic kidney disease
- Kidney failure or long-term dialysis
- A possible living donor who wants accurate information
- A second opinion on transplant suitability
- Cardiac-risk assessment before transplant
- Post-transplant nephrology and medicine follow-up
Your connected pathway
Every stage has a purpose.
Cardiocare brings the relevant specialists, investigations, treatment and follow-up into one documented plan.
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Referral & orientation
We review records, explain the programme and identify the investigations required for recipient and donor.
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Independent evaluation
Nephrology, surgery, cardiology, anaesthesia, laboratory, imaging and psychosocial teams assess safety and readiness.
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Multidisciplinary decision
Results are reviewed together. Patients receive a clear explanation of suitability, risks, alternatives, costs and preparation.
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Surgery & monitored recovery
The transplant operation is supported by specialist theatre, ICU/HDU, laboratory and inpatient teams.
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Lifelong transplant care
Scheduled review, medicine adherence, infection prevention and rapid access for concerns help protect the transplanted kidney.
Why Cardiocare for this programme
Multispecialty care changes what is possible.
The strongest advantage is not one department. It is the ability to bring the right departments together quickly and safely.
Cardiovascular assessment on site
Heart disease is common in kidney failure. Cardiology, echocardiography, CT and interventional services can assess and treat cardiovascular risk before surgery.
Dialysis remains connected
Dialysis and fluid management can continue while evaluation proceeds and may support the patient around surgery when needed.
Critical care is not outsourced
ICU/HDU, laboratory, imaging and experienced inpatient teams remain within the same hospital system.
The Cardiocare advantage
Expertise is stronger when the whole system is ready.
Our nephrology, surgery, cardiology, laboratory, imaging, ICU/HDU and dialysis capabilities support the complete transplant journey. This is why patients, families and referring clinicians choose Cardiocare for care that may need more than one specialist or facility.
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One hospital, one plan
Consultation, diagnostics, intervention, surgery, ICU/HDU, dialysis and recovery can coordinate without fragmenting the patient journey.
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Pioneering capability
Advanced catheter, device and surgical expertise—including Northern Nigeria’s first cardiac left bundle branch pacing—reflects a culture of clinical progress.
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Critical care around complex care
Round-the-clock emergency, ICU and HDU support surrounds patients whose needs may change quickly.
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Multispecialty judgement
Cardiology works alongside nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery and other specialists when one diagnosis is not the whole story.
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Care here in Nigeria
International-level cardiovascular capability in Abuja helps families avoid unnecessary travel abroad and remain closer to their support system.
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Education is part of care
Plain-language teaching, patient guides, support programmes and professional education turn expertise into confidence.
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Questions patients ask
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Open each question for a straightforward explanation. Your own clinician should still interpret what it means for you.
Ask the Cardiocare team01Why does kidney disease affect the heart?＋
Blood pressure, fluid, salts, anaemia and blood-vessel health connect the two systems. Problems in either organ can increase the workload on the other.
02Does reduced kidney function always mean dialysis?＋
No. Many people are managed with monitoring, medicines and treatment of the cause. Dialysis is considered when kidney function and symptoms reach specific clinical thresholds.
03Can heart patients have kidney treatment safely?＋
Yes, with individual planning. Coordinated nephrology and cardiology review helps manage blood pressure, fluid and medicines.
04Why is ICU/HDU access important?＋
Some patients have unstable heart, fluid, infection or blood-pressure problems and may need higher-level monitoring during acute care.
Continue learning
Patient guides for this care journey.
Prepare questions, understand warning signs and revisit explanations at your own pace.
Important medical information
This page is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or determine which treatment is right for an individual. A clinician must assess symptoms, results, medicines and overall health. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent care.
Consultant-led teamsCardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, led by fellowship-trained consultant physicians (FWACP/FMCP).
Pioneer institutionNorthern Nigeria's pioneer cardiovascular institution, recognised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society.
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