Sclerotherapy for Varicose Vein Treatment
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 2, 2016
By the time that you have reached out to a vein doctor for the snaky, ropey veins crawling up your leg, you have suffered for a while. A lot of patients put off treatment thinking that maybe home remedies or creams will take care of the pain and heavy feeling in their legs. Some put
Add Color to Your Meals for a Healthy Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 3, 2016
Eating a healthy meal that is balanced with good fats, fiber, protein, and loaded with nutrients for your body is ideal for a healthy heart. But, in our busy lives, it can be challenging to eat what is recommended. The American Heart Association (AHA) has a new initiative referred to as + color. This new
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
Methods to Rid You of Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 7, 2016
Let’s get rid of those unsightly varicose veins! Everyone likes to look their best and having those blue or red squiggly, ropy veins snaking up your leg is not attractive. It is a sign of illness and no one likes to give the appearance that they are sickly. It is an indication that something is
Patent Foramen Ovale: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 2, 2016
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a heart condition that you would not know unless either you had it or you are a physician that studies the heart. PFO is a condition where the two chambers of the heart are not completely separated. In essence there is a hole in the heart. It creates a small
Atherosclerosis: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 2, 2016
We’ve all heard about atherosclerosis and have a vague notion that it has something to do with the heart. At least that is what the television commercials elude to. But what exactly is atherosclerosis? Your heart relies on your arteries and veins to move blood to and from the heart. When plaque, a combination of
Travel Tips to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 17, 2016
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition which occurs when a blot clot forms deep in the legs. This blood clot can break loose and travel to your lungs or brain, which can result in death. Prevention of DVT is of utmost importance to those that fall in the risk categories. Risk factors of
Sclerotherapy: What Is It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 3, 2016
Sclerotherapy is a procedure that eliminates spider veins and varicose veins by means of a saline injection directly into the veins. The solution blocks the blood flow to the affected vein, causing it to clot. Once clotted, your blood will be directed into other, healthier veins. The damaged vein will eventually turn to scar tissue
Signs That You Are Having a Stroke
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 24, 2016
Strokes occur when the blood being supplied to your brain is reduced or stopped for a moment, which can cause brain cells to die from lack of oxygen. This can happen due to a clot or a rupture a blood vessel, preventing blood flow to the brain. It is the number 5 leading cause of
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 1, 2016
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a chronic medical condition that presents itself in women. It is caused by varicose veins inside of the lower abdomen. Varicose veins happen when the valves inside of the veins which help return blood to the heart against gravity become weakened and won’t close properly, this allows blood to flow backwards