The Lowdown on Coronary Artery Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 5, 2017
An angina attack can feel like a heart attack – sharp, squeezing pain in the chest that diminishes when the heart returns to a normal, resting rate. While there’s usually no long-lasting damage from an angina episode, it’s often a clear sign of coronary artery disease (CAD) – the most common type of heart disease
What the Heart Wants
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 12, 2017
With all of the health information readily available these days from so many sources it can get confusing to try and decipher truth from fiction. Heart disease is one of the number one killers in the United States. Symptoms are often silent and can strike anyone, man or woman of any ethnicity. It is vital
Sclerotherapy – Do you need to worry about blood clots?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 21, 2017
Sclerotherapy destroys and breaks down abnormal and damaged veins which are no longer able to function properly and support the body. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to collapse and stick together and the blood to clot. Blood can become trapped in segments of these non-working veins. The question
Atrial Fibrillation can strike at any age
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 13, 2017
When we think of heart problems, most of us generally think of the elderly. The truth is that heart issues, including atrial fibrillation, can happen at virtually any age. What is AF? Atrial Fibrillation, sometimes called Afib, is an irregular heartbeat. It is the most common type of arrhythmia. Even if you are young and
Re-Introducing Exercise After a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 25, 2017
Life right after a heart attack is a pretty scary time. We feel vulnerable and scared and know that we need to make some major life changes so as to reduce the chances of this happening again. One of the most important things we can do to keep our hearts healthy is to change our
Stress Reduction Tips for Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 24, 2017
Most of us have heard about the myriad of health issues that stress can cause to the human body such as obesity, mental health issues, and even heart disease. Stress is bad news and in today’s fast-paced, action-packed world, it is impossible to avoid. This doesn’t mean that we are doomed to have weak hearts
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
Eat to Improve Cardiovascular Function
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 24, 2017
“Let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates. There are some heath issues that you can actually solve through proper diet. If you have heart disease, are at risk for heart disease, or simply want to improve and safeguard your cardiovascular function, you might be interested to know that it is possible to eat your way
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2017
As we age, we start to notice more problems with circulation and the long-term effects of gravity. Varicose veins are enlarged and often twisted veins that are a result of swelling of the vein due to reduced blood flow. There are tons of different reasons that people develop varicose veins and this is one of
What is a microphlebectomy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 14, 2017
If you are dealing with varicose veins, your Vein Specialist may suggest as a treatment option that you undergo a microphlebectomy. A micophlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgery which deals with the removal of a large or medium-sized varicose vein through tiny incisions about the size of a poke from a sharp pencil. The access
