An Inside Look at Congestive Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 4, 2020
What is CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)? – CHF is a progressive chronic illness that affects how well your heart muscles can pump blood to the rest of your body. There are 4 Stages of Congestive Heart Failure Stages are labeled by letter. A, B, C, and D. A is the least serious (Risk of developing
Avoid These Four Foods if You Have Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 20, 2020
When it comes to staying healthy while living with heart disease, what you leave out of your diet is just as important as what you include. Below are four types of foods to avoid to live your best heart-healthy life. AVOID: Processed Foods Refined Grains Whole grains in their original state are just fine. Refined,
Hacks to Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 15, 2020
Follow these life hacks to get your heart in shape 1. Eat a Plant Rich Diet Eating non-nutritional junk food has become a norm in the American diet and it is killing us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 32% of our calories come from animal sources, 57% from processed plant foods, and only
Interested in Preventing Heart Disease? You Need To Read This.
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 7, 2020
Heart disease encompasses an assortment of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both and some are extremely severe. Though the mortality rate has decreased in recent years, heart disease is still currently the leading cause of death across the entire world, a statistic that is likely to keep its hold for many
7 Shocking Things That Can Harm Your Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 6, 2020
Most of us never give much of a thought to our heart health until it becomes an issue. Because of this the majority really isn’t fully informed as to what may be doing damage unknowingly. We wanted to take a few minutes and fill you in on the top 10 biggest offenders so you can
Diagnosed With Aeortic Valve Stenois? Get Treatment in Tampa, Florida
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 10, 2020
Aortic Valve Stenosis Defined Aortic valve stenosis is a heart valve disease. It is the most common valve disease in the United States. It involves the narrowing of the aortic heart valve, which connects the left ventricle to the aorta. Narrowing results in a reduction of the volume of blood pumped to the body. It
How You Can Help Stave Off Heart Disease, America’s #1 Killer
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 28, 2020
Heart Disease for a very long time now has bee the number one cause of death in the United States. The term encompasses an array of conditions relating to the heart and blood vessels. This includes the possibility of a stroke. Though this disease most commonly affects older adults, warning signs can present from early
Could the Watchman Device Be Right For Me?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2020
If you have Atrial Fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem the Watchman Device might be right for you. This device is intended to decrease the risk of stroke in certain individuals. A patient with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a normal regulated heartbeat. It works
The Pros and Cons of Coronary Angioplasty
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 1, 2020
If you have been told by your cardiologist that you need a coronary angioplasty you may be a bit freaked out. Any procedures to do directly with the heart can send people into a state of anxiety. But the important thing to know is that you are in great expert hands with the physicians of
Two Servings of Raw Nuts a Week Can Lead to a Healthier Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 23, 2019
Research suggests that eating nuts reduces the risk of fatal heart disease and stroke leading to a healthier heart. Nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, and almonds have been shown to lower the risk of heart attack as well as stroke. Those who ate nuts two times per week were 17% less likely to develop cardiovascular
