Could You Have An Electrolyte Imbalance?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 2, 2019
If you just aren’t feeling “quite right” it could be an electrolyte imbalance. Thankfully if that is the issue it’s an easy fix. Let’s Start with the Basics – What Are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are body contained minerals essential to nerve, brain, and muscle function. Too little or too much can be detrimental to your health.
Aspirin – No Longer Recommended By Cardiologists as a Daily Regimen
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 26, 2019
For many years aspirin has been the go-to recommendation for older adults. Millions of adults age 70 and older in the United States take an aspirin a day as a daily routine because it was previously recommended by the American Heart Association as a preventative measure to help protect against potential heart attack and stroke.
Arm Artery Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 28, 2019
When you think vein disease most of us think legs. Primarily that is where venous deficiency strikes. Arm based vein disease is a rarity, but it does happen. It is also known as arm claudication, steal syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, upper extremity arterial disease. Whatever you choose to call it, it is painful and
Sudden Cardiac Arrest – How to Help Prevent It From Happening To You or Someone You Love
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 1, 2019
Age isn’t always a deciding factor in who may or may not have an SCA or heart attack. Often very athletic younger men and women, seemingly out of the blue and in “perfect” health, can have an episode of SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest). Years back there was a 17-year-old high school tennis team captain that
Compression Therapy and How It Can Benefit Those with Vein Issues
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 10, 2019
If you live with venous insufficiency or varicose veins you may experience a decrease in active lifestyle due to pain and uncomfortability. These conditions can cause a myriad of symptoms that make your legs an unwanted focus. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: Redness Swelling (edema) Itching Restless Leg Syndrome Visible veins that
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) – A Deadly Silent Killer
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 7, 2019
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk for acutely ill medical patients is highest in the first 30 days, starting with hospital admission. VTE is a blood clot that starts in the vein. There are two classifications. 1. DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis and 2. PE – Pulmonary embolism. VTE is known as a silent killer because the
Heart Disease – Get The Facts
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 20, 2018
Heart disease is now the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. The fact is that one in four deaths last year (630,000 people) died from heart disease. The most common form of heart disease is known as coronary heart disease and accounted for nearly half of the heart
You May Be Risk For Peripheral Artery Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 14, 2018
If you believe you may be experiencing PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) you will want to contact your doctor right away to be treated. Symptoms include Leg pain even while resting, one leg much colder than the other, blueing of the toes or feet, lack of leg hair, nongrowing toenails, or ulcerations of the foot or
Could You Be Anemic?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 7, 2018
It is currently estimated that 1.62 billion people globally and 3 million American’s are currently anemic. Could you be one of them? The most common telltale signs of anemia are feeling tired and run down. While its normal for all of us to wear out once in a while due to life and stress, if
Does Your Doctor Want You to Wear a Holter Monitor?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 1, 2018
For the heart being such a small organ, it is vital for life and health that it be in good shape. Unfortunately sometimes our hearts get worn out, tired, and even diseased. At that point, you may begin to feel run down and even be able to detect that your heart just doesn’t “feel quite
