Coconut oil: Healthy alternative or bad for your heart?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 3, 2017
It’s a common ingredient in shampoos, skin creams, and tanning products, with a sweet smell that evokes imagery of tropical paradise. But coconut oil is considered by many to be a “miracle oil” with a host of dietary benefits, and those who cook with it believe it improves digestion, boosts metabolism and immune health, improves
Am I Experiencing a Heart Attack?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 3, 2017
This is likely one of the most terrifying topics you will ever look up. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this USA coming in at 1 out of 4. If you are having severe chest pain that’s an obvious sign of bodily distress. The problem with diagnosing a heart attack is
Eat to Improve Cardiovascular Function
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 24, 2017
“Let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates. There are some heath issues that you can actually solve through proper diet. If you have heart disease, are at risk for heart disease, or simply want to improve and safeguard your cardiovascular function, you might be interested to know that it is possible to eat your way
Metal Toxicity and Heart Damage
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 9, 2017
Heavy metals can build up in the body over time. They often show no visible symptoms in the beginning. Toxic metals are neurotoxic. These metals when introduced into the system can trigger inflammatory responses. The top 4 heavy metals that are most damaging to health include lead, arsenic, aluminum, and mercury though any heavy metals
Heal Your Heart With Nutrition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 7, 2017
Nutrition plays a major role in keeping and boosting heart health. It isn’t enough just to follow the food pyramid and follow the classic advice of parents for generations of “eat your vegetables.” Working with a knowledgeable professional Nutritionist who can help create a customized eating plan based on your personal health needs is vital.
Patent Foramen Ovale: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 2, 2016
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a heart condition that you would not know unless either you had it or you are a physician that studies the heart. PFO is a condition where the two chambers of the heart are not completely separated. In essence there is a hole in the heart. It creates a small
Listen to your heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 11, 2016
What is the doctor listening for when they press the stethoscope to your chest, back or abdomen? The stethoscope, a y-shaped listening device which hooks into the physicians ears allows them to amplify the sounds coming from inside of the patient’s body. They can detect both high and low frequency depending on which side is
Aortic Stenosis – Getting to the heart of the matter
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 28, 2015
Aortic Stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic heart valve opening. The aorta is the main artery in the body and vital in delivering oxygen rich blood to the entire system. The narrowing is usually caused by age related calcification but can also be attributed to birth defects, radiation therapy or a bout with rheumatic
Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 26, 2015
As we age arteries can become narrowed and hardened which can result in coronary artery disease. If you’ve had a heart attack or suffer from angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to your heart) your Cardiologist may recommend medication therapy or, if that proves ineffective, that you have a coronary angioplasty (opening of
Treatment Options for an Atrial Septal Defect
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 22, 2015
An atrial septal defect is a heart defect in which the dividing wall between the upper chambers of the heart is defective, allowing blood to flow and mix freely between the two chambers. What makes this particularly dangerous is that the blood on the left side of the heart is oxygen-rich while the blood on
