Cherries Boost Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2018
It’s a sad fact that cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in the United States of America. Poor diet and lack of exercise are at the top of the chart when it comes to causes. The answer for each person on a personal level? Move more and eat better.
Living With a Pacemaker
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 29, 2018
While having a pacemaker can save your life, it can also drastically alter your lifestyle. While pacemakers were designed to assist your heartbeat in order to help control the rhythm, typically doing so in a way that is almost entirely unnoticeable by the patient, it is important to remember that a pacemaker is still just
Abnormal EKG Readings and What They Mean For You
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 11, 2018
An EKG (electrocardiogram) is a noninvasive test that measures your hearts electrical activity. It can read all aspects including how well the chambers are conducting energy and how fast your heart is beating. Do You Need A Doctor? – Here are the signs you should seek medical help: Seek emergency medical attention if you experience:
Ways to Monitor Your Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 9, 2018
Let’s face it. There is no single health topic more vital than your heart. It is the very essence of who we are as humans. Without a healthy working heart, life becomes far more difficult and may cease to exist at all. Your heart beats and pumps blood automatically, it isn’t a function we need
Tips to Help Avoid a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 1, 2018
Simply put, life is just stressful. Stress has a tremendously negative effect on the body. It can start out as anxiety, lead to high blood pressure, even heart palpitations and chest pains. When you reach the level of seeing red sometimes it can be tricky to distinguish “just stress “from an actual heart attack event.
Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil – The Heart Healthy Benefits
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 5, 2017
If you are looking for a healthy remedy for high cholesterol levels it may be found in some everyday foods you would love to include in your diet anyway. As you may have guessed by the title, we mean dark chocolate and olive oil. These two, when eaten in combination, have been shown to produce
Is Low Blood Pressure a Problem?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 21, 2017
We hear so much about the dangers of high blood pressure and hypertension, but what about low blood pressure readings? What do they indicate and is low blood pressure dangerous? There is no specific number reading at which a decision of “too low” is indicated. Unless symptoms are present and bothersome, low blood pressure isn’t
How Do You Know If Your Heart is Healthy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2017
There are some basic tests you can do to monitor your heart and make sure it is staying healthy. First and foremost – check your blood pressure. Though one single reading won’t tell the tale, keeping a journal of readings can establish a baseline. If you are consistently within a good range, fantastic. If your
Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 9, 2017
While this is a scary term that at first sound makes it seem like the heart has given out and is no longer working at all, which of course would mean immediate death, Congestive heart failure while it does require immediate medical attention does not at all mean certain demise. It is not the same
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
