Hypertension – How High is Too High? When to Talk to Your Doctor
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 22, 2021
High blood pressure has long been known as the Silent Killer. The reason being you can have high blood pressure for quiet some time and not know it. A constantly elevated pressure in your cardiovascular system leads to weakening of the blood vessels, arteries, and the heart muscle itself. It puts you at risk for
Heart Burn or Heart Attack – How to Tell the Difference and When to go to the ER
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 19, 2021
What is heart burn? – If you are lucky enough never to have had the pleasure to personally experience this health disturbance let us try and describe it for you. Heart burn usually begins with a burning sensation in the upper abdomen and can move up the chest. It may also leave a sour taste
Delicious Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Circulation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2021
If you are reading this congratulations on taking a step towards your best health yet. Poor circulation can be very troubling. It can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms such as muscle cramps, pain, numbness, digestive issues, and cold hands and feet. It can be brought on by Peripheral artery disease, obesity, smoking, diabetes, Raynaud’s
Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 1, 2021
Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart It used to be that stimulants were popular among dieters and athletes, but today energy supplements are drinks are sold in every grocery and convenience store. They are widely available and even marketed to teens and kids. There is no regulation on where
Having an Echocardiogram? Learn What You Can Expect
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 15, 2021
Has your cardiologist scheduled an echocardiogram in your near future? If so, you may be wondering what to expect. An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test using sonar (sound waves) to produces live images of your heart beating and pumping blood. Echocardiograms are often recommended by doctors instances, but most often when issues with your heart
How Dangerous is Sugar to Your Health, Really?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 10, 2021
We don’t often think a lot about sugar unless we are on a diet or restricted way of eating. Sugar, however, in recent years has been compared to cigarettes in the way they purposefully target the area of the brain that controls pleasure. Both cigarettes and sugar are highly addictive. Not much was known about
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 21, 2021
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is known as POTS for short. It is a disorder in which when attempting to stand from a seated position most of the blood will remain in your lower body. Because of this your heart rate immediately goes up. In most people
Optimism is Good for Your Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 18, 2021
When you are in a good mood and your outlook on life is positive you just feel better overall. Studies reveal that optimistic, happy, glass half full people are more likely to have good heart health as well. The study https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-10025-001 looked at two groups of people who had similar risk for heart disease. The
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? – Find out
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2021
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? – Find out. We are all human. We are all designed to feel somewhat indestructible. The human body is an amazing machine and when it is running properly – we are somewhat indestructible. But if you are predisposed to certain health risks due to lifestyle, genetics, or prior
Caffeine’s Effect on Your Heart’s Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 8, 2021
If you are a coffee or tea drinker, or even indulge in energy drinks or sodas, you may wonder if it’s having any effect on your heart health. The fact is that caffeine does influence your circulatory system. Caffeine affects the circulatory system in several ways: If you don’t consume caffeinated drinks regularly when you
