Non-modifiable factors Age (50) Gender (Female) Modifiable factors (+) Htn > Lifestyle Diet > Environment 4 years undergoing hemodialysis (3x a week) (+) Anticoagulant intake (+) Secretion / Bacteria at upper airway (+) hypertension ↑ Intraglomerular pressure Damage to Glomeruli Na Retention & ↑ Fluid Volume in Blood Impaired Glomerular Filtration Long-term or continuous damage of glomeruli GFR <15mL/min/1.73m^2 Presence of Bacteria @ upper airway Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 (+) Use of anticoagulant due to dialysis Aspiration of bacteria ↑ Bleeding Tendencies Impaired Immune System Minor Head Injury ® Bacterial Growth @ Lungs Damage to Blood Vessels Aspiration Pneumonia Bleeding into space between Skull and Brain (Dura Mater) Subdural Hematoma Right