Why Hydration Matters for Your Cardiovascular Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 17, 2024
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to support your heart health. While you may already know that drinking enough water is good for your skin, digestion, and energy levels, its connection to cardiovascular wellness is just as essential. At Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, we care deeply about helping you take proactive
Aortic Aneurysms: From Recognition to Recovery
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 29, 2024
The heart houses a complex system of arteries filled with life-giving blood. The aorta is the largest artery. It carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It has to be able to withstand incredible force. Sometimes, however, without warning, it weakens. This causes it to balloon and what you end up
PVC’s What They Are and How They Can Affect Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2021
Premature ventricular contractions, otherwise known as PVC’s, are extra heart beats that don’t fit into the normal rhythm. They begin in the lower ventricles. They disrupt the normal beat and can make you feel a fluttering in your chest. They can be disturbing, but the question is, are they dangerous? Though they can feel scary,
Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Symptoms in Tampa, Florida
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 2, 2020
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is a chronic medical condition that is not widely known. PCS is caused when veins are damaged inside the lower abdominal area. This type of damage causes veins to become varicose. Blockages create backflows of blood because the veins do not close properly anymore. The result is pressure build-up and bulging veins.
Is There a Link Between Depression and Heart Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2019
If you have ever been through a bout with depression you know that it may at times feel similar to a broken heart. You feel sadness in your chest. The question becomes if you feel heart-based sadness is your emotion actually causing physical damage? Recent research has shown that the link between the two actually
What an EKG Can Tell You About Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 19, 2019
“You need an EKG” – It’s a commonly heard phrase here at Tampa Cardiovascular Associates. We have so many varied patients we never really know just how much knowledge of the medical field each has so we may neglect to fully explain reasons behind tests sometimes. Today we would like to look at the EKG
Vein Pain and How To Translate Your Symptoms
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 28, 2019
Not all vein symptoms automatically mean you have a venous deficiency. If you have aching swollen legs and show signs of spider or varicose veins you may automatically assume it to be so and while you are most likely spot on in your self-diagnoses it is important to follow up with a professional Vein Specialist
Just an Innocent Heart Murmur?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 6, 2019
When your physician presses his or her stethoscope to your chest what they are doing is listening to your heart. While a number of things can be audibly detected the one we want to discuss today is the “innocent” heart murmur. This is a sound made by the heart circulating blood through the chambers and
Radiofrequency Ablation – Are You a Candidate?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 2, 2019
If you suffer from varicose veins you may skim around online looking at various treatments wondering if they might be right for you. Without a proper consultation and visit with a qualified Vein Specialist, it is hard to decide if radiofrequency ablation or any other vein treatment will work for your specific case. What we
Hidden Signs of Heart Problems
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 6, 2018
When you hear the term “heart problems” you might think of a heart attack. Someone grasping at their chest and falling to the floor. The truth of the matter is that you can experience symptoms that would lead a cardiologist to look further into your state of health and not even realize it yourself that
