Patient Newsletter – February 2026

American Heart Month: 5 Urologic Conditions That May Signal Heart Disease

Did you know your heart and your urological health are linked in several critical ways? Research indicates there are five common urologic conditions that can signal a cardiovascular problem, and vice versa:

1. Erectile dysfunction
2. Kidney disease
3. Kidney stones
4. Urinary tract infection
5. Overactive bladder

February is American Heart Month, a great time to give your heart the extra attention it deserves. Learn more about the urologic conditions that may signal a problem. If you suffer from any of these conditions, be sure to notify your urologist at your next visit.

A Little More Water Can Make a Big Difference

Your urinary system needs water to flush out waste and toxins. And your cells need water to support growth and convert food to energy. In fact, your thirsty cells contain almost 60% of all the water in your body!

If your body loses more fluids than it takes in – which can happen when you sweat a lot, drink alcohol, or take certain medications – the cells in your urologic system suffer. Long-term, this can weaken your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. And it can cause kidney stones, urinary tract infections, an inflamed bladder, and kidney disease.

Do your cells a favor: Learn the signs of dehydration and steps you can take to keep your body properly hydrated.

You Don’t Have to “Just Live With” BPH or OAB Symptoms

Game-changing treatments are available.

An enlarged prostate (BPH) and an overactive bladder (OAB) are frustrating conditions. The mad dashes to the bathroom which they often cause can disrupt a dinner out with friends, a shopping excursion, or a road trip (just to name a few).

BPH and OAB aren’t just frustrating. They can be embarrassing.

Here’s the good news. These common conditions are also treatable. Sometimes medications help. But if they don’t, there are other treatments available which are game-changers for many of our patients, including a new, groundbreaking procedure for BPH called Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE). It’s a minimally invasive, pain-free, 90-minute procedure.*

If you’re tired of dashing to the toilet, and medications aren’t effective, don’t give up. You don’t have to “just live with” BPH or OAB.

* Medicare typically covers the cost of PAE exclusive of coinsurance/copayments. Commercial carriers may or may not cover this procedure. Please contact your insurance to understand your coverage. MidLantic Urology is working hard to push for expanded coverage of this procedure.