Why Should I Visit a Nutritionist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 27, 2019
Most of us were taught by our parents how, when, and what to eat. But, for the most part, they didn’t have a large basis of nutritional knowledge. They also likely learned eating habits from their parents. When it comes to a healthy diet you cannot beat the professional advice of a nutritionist or licensed
Heart Disease – How Can I Help Prevent It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 20, 2019
Heart disease includes a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both. Though the fatality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still currently the number one cause of death globally, a statistic that is likely to keep its place for many years to come. While heart disease most
Do I Need A Stress Test?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 14, 2019
We often have patients come in and say “I think I need a stress test”. We then ask why it is they feel they may need to have the test done. Often we find that patients have no symptoms that would indicate the need for a stress test. No chest pain or shortness of breath
The Correlation Between Heart Disease and Diabetes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2019
Both diabetes and heart disease are two extremely prevalent conditions in our society. Most people believe the two to be completely seperate when there actually is a very real link. Approximately 65% of people with type 2 diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. Adults with type 2 diabetes are up to four times
Tampa Cardio Expert Physicians Speak Up on What Heart Healthy Eating Really Means
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 7, 2019
Over the course of time what was widely accepted as the only way to eat if you wanted to protect or help repair your heart health was low cholesterol, low-fat diet. Today the answer may be more confusing and controversial. People are looking to plant-based vegan diets, going gluten-free, leaning towards low carb and even
Learn the Signs of Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2019
We get so used to hearing about the signs and dangers of hypertension (high blood pressure) that we may falsely believe that low blood pressure is then conversely healthy. Blood pressure is the most healthful when properly regulated and within a small range where there is enough pressure to fully pump blood throughout the body
