Facing Cardiac Rehabilitation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 28, 2022
If you have experienced a cardiac event such as a heart attack, angioplasty, heart surgery, or have heart failure it means that the muscle of your heart has been through trauma. It has been weakened. Just like any other muscle in the body, if it is weak, it will leave it open to further injury
4 Common Symptoms of RSV and How to Care for Yourself or a Loved One
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 22, 2022
Tips for Travel to Help Reduce the Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 15, 2022
The holiday season is approaching. Many of you will be traveling to visit family and friends. Before you start planning your trip, we want to remind you about the risks of deep vein thrombosis that travel presents. It is important to take the necessary precautions to avoid this complication if you are at risk. A
What You Need to Know About Statins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2022
Statin medications are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels. They can help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke and are often recommended for patients 40 and older. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Studies continue to point to the prevention of heart attack and stroke through the use of
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.
Why Would I Need to See a Cardiologist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 21, 2020
The majority of patients don’t jump directly to visiting a Cardiologist. Consultations are mostly recommended by a patient’s primary care doctor as a result of either heightened risk factors for cardiovascular disease or symptoms that indicate it may already be an issue. America’s number one killer is still heart disease. It affects 80 million people.
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
Sugar Addiction and Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 17, 2019
Sugar targets the pleasure center in the brain. It is highly addictive and hazardous to your health when not eaten in moderation. Not much was known in regard to the dangers of sugar until many years after it had become a common household staple. The harmful effects of a diet high in sugar are becoming
The Holter Monitor for Heart Monitoring
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 16, 2019
If your Cardiologist has suggested to you the idea of needing to monitor your heart rhythms the name Holter Monitor likely came up. While this is easy to do for a patient lying in a hospital bed, that becomes an expensive and often unnecessary proposition. Pre 1960’s there was no at-home option for 24/7 monitoring.
Heart Disease – How Can I Help Prevent It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 20, 2019
Heart disease includes a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both. Though the fatality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still currently the number one cause of death globally, a statistic that is likely to keep its place for many years to come. While heart disease most
