Your Diet’s Effect on Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 17, 2018
Many of us don’t give all that much thought about what we eat. It’s food. We buy it because we like the way it tastes, we eat it, and that’s that. The problem is that many of the foods we enjoy the taste of do not contain the nutrients our bodies need and crave in
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 22, 2018
Do you have a life-threatening condition that could go undetected until its simply too late? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is just that. Most patients report no symptoms at all. They will be completely unaware of an aortic aneurysm. Some patients will report abdominal, back, or flank pain leading up to an aneurysm rupturing. The actual
Cardiovascular Disease – Defined
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2017
What is cardiovascular disease? – When it comes to the heart having anything at all perceived as “wrong” with it is a very scary thing. After all, your heart is the very core of your being. It beats and keeps all of the rest of your organs working thanks to life-giving blood being pumped through.
Broken Heart Syndrome – Is it Real?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 13, 2017
Many of us have heard stories of couples who have been married for 40 or 50 years being so overwrought with grief upon their spouses’ death that they die soon after of a broken heart. This type of physical manifestation of emotion is what is known as broken heart syndrome. The question is, is it
Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 9, 2017
While this is a scary term that at first sound makes it seem like the heart has given out and is no longer working at all, which of course would mean immediate death, Congestive heart failure while it does require immediate medical attention does not at all mean certain demise. It is not the same
Heart Disease Prevention
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 20, 2017
Heart disease isn’t one singular condition. It is a blanket term that covers an array of heart-related maladies. They can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Though the death rate from heart disease has decreased in the past few years, it remains the leading cause of death not just in the USA but worldwide.
Am I Experiencing a Heart Attack?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 3, 2017
This is likely one of the most terrifying topics you will ever look up. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this USA coming in at 1 out of 4. If you are having severe chest pain that’s an obvious sign of bodily distress. The problem with diagnosing a heart attack is
Signs of Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 16, 2016
Do you know the signs of heart failure? Early recognition is crucial to receiving timely treatment and preventing further deterioration. If you or someone you know has more than one of the symptoms below, reach out to a cardiologist for an evaluation. • Shortness of breath: this can occur when the heart has a difficult
PAD: What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 29, 2016
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious condition concerning the narrowing of the arteries leading to your extremities (peripheral areas of the body). Most of the time PAD affects the legs, but it can also affect the arms, head, and stomach. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a blocking of the arteries to major areas of
Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 23, 2016
Heart failure, even in the name alone, is scary. That your heart can fail, or give out, is something to be taken very seriously. Everyone’s heart will weaken a bit as they age, but lifestyle factors are indicative of how severe and quickly this weakening can manifest. Heart failure is usually associated with other conditions
