Understanding May-Thurner Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 14, 2023
May-Thurner Syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome, is a structural problem that occurs when the left iliac vein is compressed by the right iliac artery. This condition can cause a range of symptoms, such as leg swelling and pain, blood clots, and skin changes. While May-Thurner Syndrome is relatively rare, it can have
Steps You Can Take Right Now to Avoid a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 5, 2023
Heart attacks are not uncommon in today’s world, with many people suffering from heart-related complications that can lead to severe health problems, hospital visits, and even death. However, taking preventative measures can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and promote heart health. In this blog post, we will discuss some steps you can take
How the COVID Pandemic Has Affected Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 1, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s health in various ways, but one unexpected consequence is the impact on heart health. With the virus attacking the respiratory system, it is easy to overlook the damage it can do to the cardiovascular system. From embalmers seeing blockages in veins to doctors diagnosing myocarditis, heart-related complications are increasing
COVID-19’s Ongoing Threat: A Surge in a Rare and Dangerous Heart Condition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 27, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our world in numerous ways, ranging from societal to personal aspects. One of its most significant impacts has been on our health, especially regarding heart disease. Studies analyzing the effects of COVID-19 on heart health have discovered alarming results. For instance, research conducted on over 8,000 PCR-positive patients indicates
Sudden Adult Death Syndrome – An Epidemic of Pulmonary Hypertension?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 28, 2023
Pulmonary hypertension is a state where the blood is pumped from the heart’s right side through the lungs, where it releases carbon dioxide and collects oxygen. The artery that carries this blood to the lung is known as the pulmonary artery. High blood pressure can affect the pulmonary arteries, which supply the lungs. When this
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
Strange Lingering Covid Effects? – Let’s Do a Check-In
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 11, 2022
Still feeling “Just not quite right” following having had COVID-19? You are not alone. No matter what station you watch, magazines you read, or search engines you frequent. COVID is still one of the world’s top health concerns. There has been a learning curve as we have progressed along through this viral illness that has
LV global longitudinal strain may predict poor outcomes in COVID-19
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 17, 2022
Left ventricular global longitudinal strain predicted death and respiratory failure in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, researchers reported in the American Journal of Cardiology. Michele Bevilacqua, MD, internal medicine resident at University Hospital of Verona, Italy, and colleagues analyzed 87 patients with COVID-19 admitted to University Hospital of Verona who had a complete echocardiography examination within 72 hours of admission.
The Blood Pressure Epidemic Courtesy of The Covid Pandemic
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 21, 2021
Are you feeling the pressure? These past couple of years have changed the way we live and the way we relate to one another. Fear has been a prevalent motivating factor. With fear comes anxiety. With anxiety often comes elevated blood pressure. Shutdowns, masks, vaccines, mandates, all of it is highly stressful. That is on
