How to Stay Heart Healthy While Staying Home

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 17, 2020

During this time when things are so uncertain and gyms, restaurants, and pretty well everything else seems to be open one minute and closed the next it can be hard to get a routine going and stay on track. Just because we are at home doesn’t mean we have to give up on our goals

Revealed: The Health Benefits of Daily Walking

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 1, 2020

Even if you aren’t ready to commit to some big complicated exercise regime walking daily can greatly increase your overall wellbeing and it comes naturally to all of us. Walking is a full-body exercise that you already know how to do. There is no equipment to buy, no lesson to take, and you can do

How to Recognize a Stroke and Take Action to Help Prevent Permanent Damage

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: May 31, 2020

Until you have actually seen someone in the process of having a stroke it is difficult to know what to look for. Being witness to an oncoming stroke can be confusing. You may look at your friend, co-worker, or loved one and think “something just isn’t right”, yet not fully know what is going on.

TeleHealth Visits & Social Distancing

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: March 23, 2020

Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, P.A. has now started offering TeleHealth Services available to all of our patients amidst this global COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. We can now see you from the comfort of your own home to help prevent any further complications or spread of this virus. The health of our patients and staff is of the utmost

The Dangers of Being Severely Underweight

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: February 4, 2020

Fad diets and weight loss are always attention-getters. We have an obesity epidemic in the United States entering into 2020. What rarely ever gets talked about are those at the opposite end of the spectrum. Those who have great difficulty gaining or maintaining a healthy weight. It has long been said and joked about that

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets May Raise Stroke Risk

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: January 6, 2020

While vegetarians and vegans may have a lower risk of coronary heart disease when compared to meat-eaters, a new recent survey by the University of Oxford shows that they also may conversely have a greater stroke risk. This study was based on data taken from a sample group of 48,000 adults between 1993 and 2001

Heart Issues and Cold Medicine – What You Need to Know

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 23, 2019

With the onset of colder weather as the fall months are here and the winter season is approaching as much as we love the coziness of a fireplace or the soothing warmth of a pumpkin spice latte it also signals the start of cold and flu season. While there is still no cure for the

PCS Pelvic Congestion Syndrome – Ladies, Listen Up

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: August 28, 2019

PCS is a little known chronic medical condition that presents in women. Pelvic congestion syndrome is caused by damaged veins inside of the lower abdominal area. These damaged veins, also known as varicose veins, happen when the valves inside of the veins won’t close properly. This blockage allows blood to flow backward and create pooling

Summer is Here – It’s Important To Know How To Spot an Electrolyte Imbalance

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 10, 2019

Summer brings hot temperatures which can dehydrate you in short time if you aren’t drinking enough water and taking in the right nutrients. You may have heard that electrolytes are important – But what are they? Electrolytes are minerals found in the body that are essential to proper nerve, muscle, and brain function. These minerals

Blood Donation – Save a Life and Boost Your Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: May 1, 2019

All around the world blood donations are used every single day to help the sick and injured regain their health. Those who donate are appreciated more than they can ever imagine, for, without them, lives would be lost. The benefit of giving is far reaching not only for the receiver but for the one who