Tips to Help Avoid a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 1, 2018
Simply put, life is just stressful. Stress has a tremendously negative effect on the body. It can start out as anxiety, lead to high blood pressure, even heart palpitations and chest pains. When you reach the level of seeing red sometimes it can be tricky to distinguish “just stress “from an actual heart attack event.
Is Low Blood Pressure a Problem?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 21, 2017
We hear so much about the dangers of high blood pressure and hypertension, but what about low blood pressure readings? What do they indicate and is low blood pressure dangerous? There is no specific number reading at which a decision of “too low” is indicated. Unless symptoms are present and bothersome, low blood pressure isn’t
How Do You Know If Your Heart is Healthy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2017
There are some basic tests you can do to monitor your heart and make sure it is staying healthy. First and foremost – check your blood pressure. Though one single reading won’t tell the tale, keeping a journal of readings can establish a baseline. If you are consistently within a good range, fantastic. If your
Understanding What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Mean
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 16, 2017
We have all had our blood pressure taken. We slide our arms into the cuff, it tightens uncomfortably and then the nurse practitioner jots down the numbers with very little comment. Understanding information is vital to your health. It is said that 120 over 80 is the perfect and ideal blood pressure. The top number
Why is Blood Pressure Important to Check?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 29, 2016
Every time that your heart beats, it pushes your blood throughout your entire body. The blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it rushes to supply your body with oxygen and nourishing nutrients. This pressure against the walls is referred to as your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is too high, it
