Are You at Risk for Varicose Veins?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2015
Varicose veins are not an uncommon condition; it is estimated that over 40 million people in the United States currently suffer from varicose veins and that over 50% of the population over the age of fifty currently has them. This does not go to say that varicose veins are inevitable and that you should simply
Signs You are Underweight
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2015
Sometimes it may seem that nearly everywhere you turn people are talking about the new fad diet or other ways to lose weight. With so much attention in society given to the problem of being overweight, those who are underweight may feel looked over and ignored, as if their problem isn’t actually considered a problem
What You Can Expect During a Tilt Table Test
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2015
If you have experienced fainting spells recently or have shown other potential symptoms of a cardiac arrhythmia, then there is a good possibility that your doctor may recommend performing a tilt table test. The test is most commonly used in patients who have experienced some form of syncope, or fainting spell, but can be recommended
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
