How You Can Help Stave Off Heart Disease, America’s #1 Killer
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 28, 2020
Heart Disease for a very long time now has bee the number one cause of death in the United States. The term encompasses an array of conditions relating to the heart and blood vessels. This includes the possibility of a stroke. Though this disease most commonly affects older adults, warning signs can present from early
Why Would I Need to See a Cardiologist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 21, 2020
The majority of patients don’t jump directly to visiting a Cardiologist. Consultations are mostly recommended by a patient’s primary care doctor as a result of either heightened risk factors for cardiovascular disease or symptoms that indicate it may already be an issue. America’s number one killer is still heart disease. It affects 80 million people.
Could the Watchman Device Be Right For Me?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2020
If you have Atrial Fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem the Watchman Device might be right for you. This device is intended to decrease the risk of stroke in certain individuals. A patient with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a normal regulated heartbeat. It works
Understanding Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 13, 2020
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, sometimes abbreviated to just “FH” is a disorder that is inherited generationally. FH leads to premature fast-developing cardiovascular disease. Genetic mutations in these patients cause the liver to be incapable of metabolizing excess LDL (Low-density lipoproteins) (sometimes referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’). This can lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart valve narrowing.
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets May Raise Stroke Risk
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 6, 2020
While vegetarians and vegans may have a lower risk of coronary heart disease when compared to meat-eaters, a new recent survey by the University of Oxford shows that they also may conversely have a greater stroke risk. This study was based on data taken from a sample group of 48,000 adults between 1993 and 2001
The Pros and Cons of Coronary Angioplasty
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 1, 2020
If you have been told by your cardiologist that you need a coronary angioplasty you may be a bit freaked out. Any procedures to do directly with the heart can send people into a state of anxiety. But the important thing to know is that you are in great expert hands with the physicians of
