Should Everyone Learn CPR? – Tampa Cardio Chimes In

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 20, 2023

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is an emergency procedure geared toward attempting to restart a stopped heart and save a life.  Performing CPR immediately following a cardiac event triples the chance of survival. Yearly 335,000 people die as a result of cardiac arrest in the USA alone. Increasing the number of non-medical individuals who

Cardiac Health – 5 Tips for Peak Heart Performance

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 29, 2021

How is your heart feeling? Being proactive about caring for your body and preserving your health is always a positive step. When it comes to heart health it is especially important. Tampa Cardio cares about your heart health so we are always thinking of ways to get information to you that might save you some

Ventricular Fibrillation Happens Without Warning

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 26, 2021

Ventricular Fibrillation happens without warning and stops the heart from working. Ventricular fibrillation is an increased rate chaotic heart rhythm that takes place in the lower chambers of the heart. In cases of VF, the heart loses the ability to effectively pump blood. This results in an almost immediate drop in blood pressure which results

Could it be May Thurner Syndrome?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 6, 2021

With sites like Web M.D. and other medical self-diagnostic tools now readily available online it can seem like you don’t really need a doctor anymore. While there is a wide array of very good solid information out there, the problem is that when you enter your symptoms it can bring up a huge nonspecific list

Is It Just Anxiety? – Heart Palpitations and What They Could Mean for Your Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 1, 2021

Heart palpitations are easy to interoperate when we are nervous about something. They are understandable in these times. Stressful situations can cause us to get the butterflies. But what if you begin to feel heart flutters, palpitations, and can’t seem to calm yourself when there is literally nothing going on? Our bodies react to stressors

A Look at Inherited Heart Conditions

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 29, 2021

DNA is an amazing thing. It is passed on from our parents and acts as the blueprint to our bodies teaching our cells how to replicate and what traits we will possess. We get our dad’s brilliant blue eyes, our mom’s smile, but unfortunately, with the good also can come the not so good. This

Heart Health Statistics for 2020

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: April 2, 2021

Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the United States despite the pandemic. While you may not be hearing a lot about heart disease in the news right now, it unfortunately has not gone anywhere. Death due to ischemic heart disease has risen 11% across the nation from 2019.  Deaths due to high blood

Hypertension – How High is Too High? When to Talk to Your Doctor

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: March 22, 2021

High blood pressure has long been known as the Silent Killer. The reason being you can have high blood pressure for quiet some time and not know it. A constantly elevated pressure in your cardiovascular system leads to weakening of the blood vessels, arteries, and the heart muscle itself. It puts you at risk for

Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: March 1, 2021

Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart It used to be that stimulants were popular among dieters and athletes, but today energy supplements are drinks are sold in every grocery and convenience store. They are widely available and even marketed to teens and kids. There is no regulation on where

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: January 21, 2021

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is known as POTS for short. It is a disorder in which when attempting to stand from a seated position most of the blood will remain in your lower body. Because of this your heart rate immediately goes up. In most people