Fascinating Facts about Veins You May Not Know!
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 16, 2019
Veins run throughout our entire body. Our circulatory system is an amazing mechanism. It feeds blood to every organ and cell. Veins are a critical part of the circulation. When veins become damaged it can be from either trauma or vein disease – venous insufficiency. When vein disease is present problems can begin. Damage to
Could You Be At Risk for Stroke?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 4, 2019
No one really ever considers the idea that they might sustain a stroke at some point in their lives. Yet strokes can strike at any age and happen to either gender and any race. Strokes are one of the top causes of death in the United States. They are also a cause of long term
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
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
Yo-Yo Dieting – Causing A Strain On Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 26, 2019
With the onslaught of media, TV, movies, magazines, and advertising all pushing the same images of thin fit women many become desperate to lose weight. Obesity has incredibly become a problem in the USA in the past two decades. Fad dieting has become the norm. The cabbage soup diet, The HCG diet, The Keto Diet,
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
10 Reasons to Visit a Cardiologist Even if You Are Healthy
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 12, 2019
America has become accustomed to only visiting the doctor when they feel sick. When healthy, it gets put off or not even thought of in the first place. The problem with this would be the same as if you only took your car in when it broke down. Taking your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance
When To Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 1, 2019
When To Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain Chest pain often comes out of seemingly nowhere. It begins suddenly and is alarming. Your heart is the very center of your being and to think something could be wrong with it is a very scary experience. It is very easy to assume the worst-case scenario and
Make or Break Your Heart Health with Nutrition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 25, 2019
Food used to be pretty basic. Vegetables, fruits, meats, nuts, cheeses, dairy, along with a few “other” category items such as mayonnaise, ketchup, and other condiments. These days packaged, boxed, and fast food is king. They outsell fresh food due to convenience and low price. But at what cost are you eating these things on
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
