Are You at Risk for Stroke?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 23, 2015
You might already be aware that strokes are one of the deadliest killers in the world and are the third leading cause of death in the United States, as well as the leading cause of serious and long-term disability. You likely know or have encountered someone in your life who has had a stroke, and
When are Holter Monitors Used?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 13, 2015
There are times when a heart patient requires 24/7 monitoring of their condition for days, and up to weeks, at a time, while keeping them in a hospital for that whole time would be both extremely expensive and extremely impractical. For such instances, a device called a Holter monitor is often used, so named for
Coronary Angioplasty: Pros and Cons
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 23, 2015
What is coronary angioplasty and stenting? During an angioplasty, your doctor inflates a small balloon within your blocked blood vessel, improving your blood flow by widening the space that your blood has access to pass through. In some cases, a device called a stent, which is essentially a piece of wire mesh, is placed inside
Is Your Sweet Tooth Hurting You?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 13, 2015
In recent years, sugar has often been compared to cigarettes, likely because both target the same pleasure center in the brain, both are highly addictive, and both are highly hazardous to your health. Much like cigarettes, not much was known about the dangers of sugar until years after it had become a common occurrence and
What You Can Expect During an Echocardiogram
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 3, 2015
An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test, that through the use of sound waves, produces images of your heart beating and pumping blood. Echocardiograms are recommended by doctors in a variety of instances, but generally when your doctor suspects problems with your valves or the overall pumping action in your heart. Echocardiograms are also often used
Can Depression Lead to Heart Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 29, 2015
If you’ve ever experienced depression first hand, then you know that it can, in some ways, feel like you have a broken heart. But while depression can certainly feel like a broken heart, can it, in fact, cause actual damage to your heart? Because recent research has shown both that heart disease can cause depression
Recognizing and Treating an Electrolyte Imbalance
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 29, 2015
What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals found in the body that are essential to proper muscle, nerve, and brain function. These minerals must be kept well balanced, as too little or too much of any one mineral can detrimentally impact some of the body’s most vital systems. While a certain amount of electrolytes can be
When Does Chest Pain Require Medical Attention?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 21, 2015
Experiencing chest pain can be startling and terrifying, especially when your imagination gets the best of you and you immediately assume the worse. And while chest pain is a symptom of an oncoming heart attack, it can also be a symptom of many other conditions – some serious, and some not so serious. But how
Five Reasons to See a Nutritionist Now
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 21, 2015
When it comes to your diet and health, nothing can top the advice of a licensed nutritionist or dietician. No two people are the same, and nutrition specialists have a special knowledge and understanding of how what we put into our bodies has on the way our bodies look and feel. While there are many
Diet Tips to Reduce and Control High Blood Pressure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 23, 2015
Because many blood pressure medications have unpleasant side effects or adverse effects on other areas of a person’s health, many people try to control their high blood pressure simply by changing and monitoring their diet and lifestyle. While losing weight and exercising frequently can both have a large impact on a person’s blood pressure levels,
