Do You Know Your Numbers? – Your Health May Depend on It
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 1, 2021
Protect your heart and your body by getting blood work done as recommended by your physician. According to the American Heart Association doctors agree there are some vital numbers you should know and watch for to keep your heart and your body healthy. There are 4 lab range numbers that are very important to monitor regularly
Common Symptoms and Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 26, 2021
Do you know the signs? Feeling chest pain can be one of the scariest experiences of your life. It can be difficult to think straight when it happens so it’s imperative to fully know and understand what to look for before a crisis like this happens for you or a loved one. The sooner you
HIV Patients and Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 20, 2021
As treatment for HIV progresses patients are living longer higher quality lives. Modern medicine has miraculously transformed a tragic terminal illness into a manageable condition that can be lived with and kept in check for years and even decades allowing for a longer fuller life. The only downfall of this extension is that a connection
The Importance of a Cardiovascular Exam Post COVID as well as Post COVID Vaccination
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 14, 2021
If you have tested positive for COVID and experienced flu like symptoms it is important to know that Sars-COVID-19 can have lingering effects on the heart. Making sure to stay hydrated and balanced in your electrolytes is key to a good outcome. You may experience rapid a heartbeat or palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, light
Dehydration and the Cardiovascular System – Stay Hydrated to Stay Healthy
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 6, 2021
Dehydration and the Cardiovascular System – Stay Hydrated to Stay Healthy Dehydration happens when your body puts out more fluid than you are able to take in. This water loss can happen though sweating, urination, fever, diarrhea, and illness. Though children, the elderly, and athletes are most at risk, anyone can dehydrate. Risks that come
Heart Burn or Heart Attack – How to Tell the Difference and When to go to the ER
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 19, 2021
What is heart burn? – If you are lucky enough never to have had the pleasure to personally experience this health disturbance let us try and describe it for you. Heart burn usually begins with a burning sensation in the upper abdomen and can move up the chest. It may also leave a sour taste
Is Stress Getting to You? – You Aren’t Alone!
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 4, 2021
There’s no doubt that 2020 and so far, 2021 are anything but laid back and relaxing. Many of us are feeling the pressure on a daily basis and when that daily basis stretches on for such a long-time stress levels rise to unhealthy intolerable levels. Stress is your body’s reaction to high-pressure situations. A chemical
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
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
