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

Recognizing the Signs of a Heart Attack

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 22, 2015

Heart attacks continue to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States today. And while the survival rate for heart attacks is high, it is higher amongst those who are with others when their heart attack strikes and who are able to recognize the signs and get medical

When are Holter Monitors Used?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 13, 2015

There are times when a heart patient requires 24/7 monitoring of their condition for days, and up to weeks, at a time, while keeping them in a hospital for that whole time would be both extremely expensive and extremely impractical. For such instances, a device called a Holter monitor is often used, so named for

Coronary Angioplasty: Pros and Cons

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 23, 2015

What is coronary angioplasty and stenting? During an angioplasty, your doctor inflates a small balloon within your blocked blood vessel, improving your blood flow by widening the space that your blood has access to pass through. In some cases, a device called a stent, which is essentially a piece of wire mesh, is placed inside