Stress Raises Blood Pressure – Helpful Tips To DeStress in Crazy Times

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 24, 2021

2021 Has been filled with reasons to stress out. Just turn on the news for 10 minutes and you will have at least a dozen potential culprits. Friends and family at odds with each other over politics and world events and social media stirring the pot on a daily basis. We thought it might be

Dietary Tips to help Lower High Blood Pressure

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 14, 2021

How is your blood pressure? It is an unfortunate fact that many prescription blood pressure medications do have side effects or other potential adverse reactions. Because of this, many people try to control their high blood pressure naturally by changing and monitoring their diet and lifestyle. While exercising and losing weight frequently can have a

What Do Stress Tests Really Reveal? Tampa Cardio Answers the Question

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 7, 2021

If you or your doctor suspect issues with your cardiovascular system you may be asked to take a stress test. A stress test is a series of measurements taken during exercise. It is designed to cause your heart to work and pump harder than at rest in a controlled environment. It is focused on finding

Is It Just Anxiety? – Heart Palpitations and What They Could Mean for Your Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: September 1, 2021

Heart palpitations are easy to interoperate when we are nervous about something. They are understandable in these times. Stressful situations can cause us to get the butterflies. But what if you begin to feel heart flutters, palpitations, and can’t seem to calm yourself when there is literally nothing going on? Our bodies react to stressors

Recommendations from the American Heart Association

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: August 20, 2021

Lifestyle has a huge effect on your health and wellbeing. This is especially true for your heart and cardiovascular health. Change isn’t as drastic or as hard as you might think. Just a few small habitual adjustments and you could alter your health now as well as into the future. Tips for a healthier heart

Love, Joy, Sorrow and Other Emotions Have an Effect on Heart Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: August 9, 2021

How are YOU feeling? We all experience stress in our daily lives but when “stressed out” becomes your new normal its time to put your foot down and do something about it. Stress, unlike something such as genetics, is a controllable and manageable factor. Life in 2021 is a roller coaster. There is so much

What Does it Mean to Eat “Heart Healthy”? (Simplified)

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: August 4, 2021

The cheat sheet for a healthier heart  With billions of food products on the market it is more confusing than ever to know what to eat especially if you find yourself with dietary restrictions due to a health condition. Stamps of approval are all over the place “Gluten free”, “vegan”, “low sodium”, “fat free”, but

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

Varicose Veins – One of the Most Commonly Ignored Conditions

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 22, 2021

Never ignore varicose veins. Over time they will only get worse. It may not seem all that common, but varicose veins effect an estimated 40 million people just in the USA. Upwards from 50% of the population over the age of fifty currently have them. This does not mean that varicose veins are inevitable and

Fainting Spell Causes

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 14, 2021

If you have ever watched someone faint it can be alarming. They look a little pale, slightly off, and often their eyes will roll back in their heads just before going limp. While fainting has been portrayed in movies as a sign of stress or someone who is over dramatic, the truth is that it