Is Low Blood Pressure a Problem?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 21, 2017

We hear so much about the dangers of high blood pressure and hypertension, but what about low blood pressure readings? What do they indicate and is low blood pressure dangerous? There is no specific number reading at which a decision of “too low” is indicated. Unless symptoms are present and bothersome, low blood pressure isn’t

Broken Heart Syndrome – Is it Real?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 13, 2017

Many of us have heard stories of couples who have been married for 40 or 50 years being so overwrought with grief upon their spouses’ death that they die soon after of a broken heart. This type of physical manifestation of emotion is what is known as broken heart syndrome. The question is, is it

How Do You Know If Your Heart is Healthy?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 1, 2017

There are some basic tests you can do to monitor your heart and make sure it is staying healthy. First and foremost – check your blood pressure. Though one single reading won’t tell the tale, keeping a journal of readings can establish a baseline. If you are consistently within a good range, fantastic. If your