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