Peripheral Vascular Disease – Are You At Risk?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 28, 2020

Peripheral Vascular Disease is often referred to as PVD. It is a fairly common occurring state defined as any disease occurring in the blood vessels not located in the brain or heart. PVD affects approximately 5% of the population. Evaluation and treatment work best at its early stages. Recognizing the Symptoms Coldness, cramping, numbness, weakness

Electrolyte Imbalance – Do You Know How to Spot the Signs?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 24, 2020

Electrolytes are essential minerals found in the body that help with muscle, nerve, and brain function. These minerals, which include: Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphate, and Sodium Chloride, have to be kept in balance. Too much or too few of any one mineral can have a detrimental effect on the body. While some electrolytes balance naturally

May Thurner Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 18, 2020

You may very well know May Thurner Syndrome by another name – It is often referred to as iliocaval compression syndrome, Iliac vein compression syndrome, or Cockett syndrome. This syndrome is an anatomical variant where the right iliac artery compresses the left iliac vein against the fifth lumbar vertebra. It causes left side vein compression

Holter Monitors – What Are They Used For?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 17, 2020

You may have heard of a Holter Monitor or even seen someone wearing one, but do you know what the purpose is and how they work? Sometimes a patient will need to wear a monitor round the clock to keep track of heart rhythms and electrical impulses so that their cardiologist can make an accurate

Diagnosed With Aeortic Valve Stenois? Get Treatment in Tampa, Florida

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 10, 2020

Aortic Valve Stenosis Defined Aortic valve stenosis is a heart valve disease. It is the most common valve disease in the United States. It involves the narrowing of the aortic heart valve, which connects the left ventricle to the aorta. Narrowing results in a reduction of the volume of blood pumped to the body. It

The Dangers of Being Severely Underweight

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 4, 2020

Fad diets and weight loss are always attention-getters. We have an obesity epidemic in the United States entering into 2020. What rarely ever gets talked about are those at the opposite end of the spectrum. Those who have great difficulty gaining or maintaining a healthy weight. It has long been said and joked about that