Cardiovascular Disease – Defined
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2017
What is cardiovascular disease? – When it comes to the heart having anything at all perceived as “wrong” with it is a very scary thing. After all, your heart is the very core of your being. It beats and keeps all of the rest of your organs working thanks to life-giving blood being pumped through.
Atrial Fibrillation can strike at any age
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 13, 2017
When we think of heart problems, most of us generally think of the elderly. The truth is that heart issues, including atrial fibrillation, can happen at virtually any age. What is AF? Atrial Fibrillation, sometimes called Afib, is an irregular heartbeat. It is the most common type of arrhythmia. Even if you are young and
Can Heart Arrhythmias Cause Panic Attacks?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 12, 2016
Heart Arrhythmias….can they cause panic attacks? Yes, they can. For those who suffer from anxiety, a racing heart and shortness of breath might be a reaction to a stressful situation. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might jump to the conclusion that you have a heart condition. This make sense, since we’ve always heard
Stroke Prevention – Using a Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 25, 2016
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices are sometimes used as an alternative preventative measure to help with stroke risk in patients who have atrial fibrillation arrhythmias and are unable to tolerate blood thinners like Warfarin. Cardioembolic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation typically happen in the left atrial appendage. They have high rates of recurrence and
Tachycardia
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2015
Having heart palpitations when you are completely at rest is a scary feeling. No matter what you seem to do or how relaxed over all you may feel, it just keeps going. It can cause an uncomfortable tightness in your chest and if the heart rate stays elevated for some time, can become tired and
What You Can Expect During a Tilt Table Test
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2015
If you have experienced fainting spells recently or have shown other potential symptoms of a cardiac arrhythmia, then there is a good possibility that your doctor may recommend performing a tilt table test. The test is most commonly used in patients who have experienced some form of syncope, or fainting spell, but can be recommended
