Am I Having a Heart Attack – Tampa Cardio Shows You How To Tell, Quickly
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 29, 2021
Am I Having a Heart Attack – Tampa Cardio Shows You How To Tell, Quickly Heart attacks continue to be a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States today even above the incoming numbers for COVID. While the survival rate for heart attacks is high, it is strongest amongst
Common Symptoms and Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 26, 2021
Do you know the signs? Feeling chest pain can be one of the scariest experiences of your life. It can be difficult to think straight when it happens so it’s imperative to fully know and understand what to look for before a crisis like this happens for you or a loved one. The sooner you
What are the Complications of Hypertension Left Untreated?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 10, 2021
They didn’t nickname high blood pressure the silent killer for no reason. It is important to check your blood pressure more regularly as you get older. If you notice readings in the warning sign or high range, keep an eye on it. If it continues to remain high over more than a few weeks talk
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
The High Risk of Leaving Blood Pressure Unregulated
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 22, 2020
A high blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office now and then isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. Some days our pressure may just be higher than others. It can be due to stress, physical exertion, nervousness at a doctor visit (white coat syndrome), or even if you drink a latte on the morning of your
A Look at What Smoking Does to Your Heart – Cigarettes and Cannabis
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 21, 2020
While smoking back in the day was considered cool and trendy it became apparent 50 years ago that smoking cigarettes was potentially very harmful to your health. Away went the billboards and magazine ads glorifying the Marlboro Man and smoking as socially hip and in came the warning labels. It is now widely known that
The High Price of Uncontrolled Hypertension (Blood Pressure)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 7, 2020
They don’t call hypertension “the silent killer” for nothing. You can have elevated blood pressure and not even realize it until its too late if you don’t keep up on monitoring during regular check up’s. High blood pressure effects nearly 30% of Americans and is the listed cause for death for 60,000 per year. Do
How You Can Help Stave Off Heart Disease, America’s #1 Killer
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 28, 2020
Heart Disease for a very long time now has bee the number one cause of death in the United States. The term encompasses an array of conditions relating to the heart and blood vessels. This includes the possibility of a stroke. Though this disease most commonly affects older adults, warning signs can present from early
Why Would I Need to See a Cardiologist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 21, 2020
The majority of patients don’t jump directly to visiting a Cardiologist. Consultations are mostly recommended by a patient’s primary care doctor as a result of either heightened risk factors for cardiovascular disease or symptoms that indicate it may already be an issue. America’s number one killer is still heart disease. It affects 80 million people.
Could the Watchman Device Be Right For Me?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2020
If you have Atrial Fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem the Watchman Device might be right for you. This device is intended to decrease the risk of stroke in certain individuals. A patient with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a normal regulated heartbeat. It works
