Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 21, 2021
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is known as POTS for short. It is a disorder in which when attempting to stand from a seated position most of the blood will remain in your lower body. Because of this your heart rate immediately goes up. In most people
Optimism is Good for Your Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 18, 2021
When you are in a good mood and your outlook on life is positive you just feel better overall. Studies reveal that optimistic, happy, glass half full people are more likely to have good heart health as well. The study https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-10025-001 looked at two groups of people who had similar risk for heart disease. The
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? – Find out
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2021
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? – Find out. We are all human. We are all designed to feel somewhat indestructible. The human body is an amazing machine and when it is running properly – we are somewhat indestructible. But if you are predisposed to certain health risks due to lifestyle, genetics, or prior
Hyperkalemia – Chronic High Potassium Can Be a Serious Condition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 12, 2021
Hyperkalemia – Chronic High Potassium Can Be a Serious Condition When your doctor draws yearly blood work and tells you casually your potassium may be too high, do not take it lightly. Hyperkalemia is one condition that can be easily overlooked with damaging and life-threatening consequences. Potassium levels can remain high, reoccur, or spike. These
Caffeine’s Effect on Your Heart’s Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 8, 2021
If you are a coffee or tea drinker, or even indulge in energy drinks or sodas, you may wonder if it’s having any effect on your heart health. The fact is that caffeine does influence your circulatory system. Caffeine affects the circulatory system in several ways: If you don’t consume caffeinated drinks regularly when you
