Understanding Hypertension and How Tampa Cardio Can Help

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 11, 2025

High blood pressure is one of the most common yet dangerous health conditions affecting adults today. While it may not initially present symptoms, untreated hypertension can lead to complications such as heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and kidney disease. At Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, we specialize in helping patients understand, manage, and treat hypertension effectively. What

The Importance of Regular Heart Health Check-Ups

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal heart health is more crucial than ever. Regular heart health check-ups with a cardiologist are a vital step in preventing heart diseases and ensuring a long, healthy life. At Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, we understand the importance of proactive heart care and offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to

How Do You Know if Your Cardiovascular Health is Up to Par?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 10, 2023

How Do You Know if Your Cardiovascular Health is Up to Par? If you are like many Americans you go to the gym occasionally, you walk, you try and eat well. You may still wonder if your cardiovascular health is up to par? The fact is that we, as a nation, are grossly out of

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: August 1, 2023

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure: How It Makes You Feel and What You Need to Know High blood pressure is a common health problem that many people tend to ignore. However, if left untreated, it can have series effects on your overall health. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when your blood

Hypertension in Millennials and Gen Z, Yes, It’s a Thing

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: January 20, 2023

When you hear the words “High Blood Pressure” you might think of someone older. The truth is that more and more younger people are being diagnosed with hypertension. Millennial ranges from the birth year 1981 through 1996. That means that millennials are now as young as 27 and top out at 42. Generation Z followed

Tips to Help Reduce and Control High Blood Pressure Through Diet

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 11, 2022

How is your blood pressure? If you have high blood pressure you may be searching for ways to get it under control. Your physician may put you on medication but there is more you can do, naturally. Medication can be a wonderful tool, but it should not be the only lifestyle change implemented, but rather

A Look at What Can Cause Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 7, 2022

What is blood pressure? Your blood pressure is the force that moves against the walls of your arteries when your heart beats. It’s called systolic pressure. It’s higher when your heart is pumping blood. When your heart is at resting, blood pressure falls. Your blood pressure reading uses two numbers to determine its condition. The

The Dangers of Stopping High Blood Pressure Medicine without Supervision

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: April 29, 2022

Before you stop your blood pressure medication please read this! High blood pressure can be dangerous to your health. Many people begin taking prescribed blood pressure medications to discover they feel side effects. If this happens what you should do is call your prescribing physician right away and let them know what is going on.

The Blood Pressure Epidemic Courtesy of The Covid Pandemic

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 21, 2021

Are you feeling the pressure? These past couple of years have changed the way we live and the way we relate to one another. Fear has been a prevalent motivating factor. With fear comes anxiety. With anxiety often comes elevated blood pressure. Shutdowns, masks, vaccines, mandates, all of it is highly stressful. That is on

Dietary Tips to help Lower High Blood Pressure

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 14, 2021

How is your blood pressure? It is an unfortunate fact that many prescription blood pressure medications do have side effects or other potential adverse reactions. Because of this, many people try to control their high blood pressure naturally by changing and monitoring their diet and lifestyle. While exercising and losing weight frequently can have a