I13.2: Hypertensive heart and renal disease with both (congestive) heart failure and renal failure

Hypertensive heart and renal disease with both (congestive) heart failure and renal failure, designated by ICD-10 code I13.2, is a severe medical condition that relates to both the heart and kidneys. This condition most often stems from chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) that goes untreated or poorly managed over an extended period. The uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause strain on the heart, leading to heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively. This may also result in fluid build-up or congestion in different parts of the body, hence the term congestive heart failure. At the same time, this condition also affects the kidneys causing renal failure, a state where the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluids from the blood. As a result, individuals with this condition can experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, and fatigue as their body struggles to adequately circulate and cleanse the blood.