TABLE I.

The complex interplay between the heart and kidneys, highlighting their primary functions, contributions to homeostasis, and the potential effects on the other organ in the case of dysfunction.

Organ	Primary function	Contribution to homeostasis	Effect on other in dysfunction
Heart	Central pump of the circulatory system25–30	Regulates blood pressure	Reduced blood flow to the kidneys can lead to decreased kidney function
		Distributes oxygen and nutrients	Potentially triggers kidney disorders due to reduced filtration
Kidneys	Filtration and excretion system for waste products31–35	Regulates fluid balance	High blood pressure can strain the heart and lead to heart diseases
	Maintains electrolyte balance36,37	Filters waste from the bloodstream	Fluid overload may exacerbate heart failure