The Watchman Device for AFib
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 30, 2023
The Watchman Device for AFib Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart condition that affects millions of Americans. It is a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, and even heart failure. For many years, doctors have prescribed blood thinners like warfarin to reduce the risk of stroke in AFib
Has Your Doctor Recommended the Watchman Device?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 9, 2022
If you have atrial fibrillation without a heart valve issue, then the Watchman Device may be right for you. It can reduce the risk of stroke in people with this condition. According to the American Heart Association, people with AFib are five times more prone to experiencing a stroke than those with a normal heartbeat.
Have You Been Diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 5, 2022
Aortic stenosis is a specific type of heart disease that hampers the heart’s ability to pump enough blood. It can prevent it from properly supplying oxygen to the body. Aortic stenosis is a condition that affects the opening of the aortic heart valve. This vascular disease occurs when the body’s main artery has sustained damage.
Interventional Cardiology in Tampa, Florida
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 12, 2022
Interventional Cardiology When it comes to matters of the heart, on a physical level, treatments can seem overwhelming and even frightening. Receiving a diagnosis that requires further evaluation and treatment doesn’t need to be scary. At Tampa Cardio, we are here to walk you through everything one step at a time. The prevalent treatment commonly
The Watchmen Device – As Reported on by Tampa Cardiovascular Associates
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 7, 2022
Do you have atrial fibrillation? Patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation have an electrical issue within the heart muscle itself in the upper chambers of the heart. When the heart is beating too rapidly it is fibrillating. This does not allow it to pump blood effectively. That blood can then coagulate, form blood clots in
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
Heart to Heart – Tampa Cardiovascular Associates Cares About It’s Patients
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 30, 2019
When it comes to choosing a cardiologist you want to decide carefully. You are placing the most precious part of you in their hands so there needs to be a high level of trust. Tampa Cardio has been around since 2006 and has helped thousands of patients in the Tampa Bay Florida area. We pride
Meet the Doctors of Tampa Cardiovascular Associates
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 25, 2019
When it comes to choosing a doctor it’s important you find someone you feel like you can talk with and relate to. Your heart is the very core of your being. Keeping it healthy is vital. That is why Tampa Cardiovascular associates were formed. Our physicians are committed to providing the very best treatments, care,
Worried About Scarring? Choose Non Invasive Cardiology
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 23, 2019
When it comes to heart surgery of any kind many people are concerned that it will leave a visible scar. At Tampa Cardiovascular Associates we use a branch of interventional cardiology which focuses on specialized catheter-based forms of treatment. The benefits are not only a lack of a visible outer scar but also far less
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
