Living with Kawasaki Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 4, 2024
Kawasaki disease is a rare inflammatory condition that affects blood vessels throughout the body, most commonly in children. It can be a terrifying diagnosis for a family, with symptoms ranging from fever to peeling skin. For patients, parents, and caregivers, understanding how to manage the disease is essential. Understanding Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease, also known
Long-Term Cardiac Effects of Covid-19 and the Covid Vaccine
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 16, 2023
We are just about at the 3-year marker from the start of the pandemic in March of 2023. It has taken some time to see the results and gather data on how the coronavirus as well as potentially the vaccines for Covid-19 are playing out in society. A Look at The Stats COVID-19 survivors are
4 Common Symptoms of RSV and How to Care for Yourself or a Loved One
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 22, 2022
A Look at Heart Catheterization
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2021
Heart Catheterization is not a first line treatment and is reserved for serious heart-based issues. It is not always a pleasant experience but when it is utilized it is medically necessary to provide proper treatment and the best possible outcome. It is a safe procedure and virtually pain free. We have found that by fully
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 18, 2021
A large percentage of the population will experience abnormal heart beats (Arrhythmias) within their lifetime. Most of the time these off beats are harmless. They can happen in perfectly healthy people who show no sign of heart disease. There are, however, some types of heartbeat abnormalities that can be serious and even potentially deadly. Heart
COVID Cases are Spiking in Florida – We Offer Tele-Visits to Help Keep Your Safe in Tampa, Florida
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 1, 2021
Helping Tampa, Florida Stay Healthy! COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus specifically SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have significant underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from the illness. It can be the most dangerous as a secondary illness. The
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
HIV Patients and Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 20, 2021
As treatment for HIV progresses patients are living longer higher quality lives. Modern medicine has miraculously transformed a tragic terminal illness into a manageable condition that can be lived with and kept in check for years and even decades allowing for a longer fuller life. The only downfall of this extension is that a connection
PVC’s What They Are and How They Can Affect Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2021
Premature ventricular contractions, otherwise known as PVC’s, are extra heart beats that don’t fit into the normal rhythm. They begin in the lower ventricles. They disrupt the normal beat and can make you feel a fluttering in your chest. They can be disturbing, but the question is, are they dangerous? Though they can feel scary,
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
