Increasing BUN related to Heart failure?

Posted by Suzanne on May 19, 1999 at 12:18:03
Hi, my 78 year old grandmother has had several heart attacks
in the past year and been hospitalized for CHF with an estimated
ejection fraction of 15-20%.  Currently she
is stable, however her recent blood work has come back with abnormal
BUN(48).  Is this due to her heart problems or is it indicative
of a new problem?  thanks very much for any information.  Suzanne

Posted by bob on May 19, 1999 at 18:34:43
An increased BUN is sometimes related to CHF.

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 20, 1999 at 14:17:47
Dear Bob
Yes, sometimes the elevated BUN is due to heart failure or medications used to treat heart failure. However, there are numerous other causes.
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