Salt’s Influence on Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 15, 2018
Are you an avid “salter”? By that I mean, do you automatically reach for the salt during a meal before even tasting it? You would be surprised at just how many people have this habit. While salt is a naturally occurring substance that we need in our bodies, when consumed excessively, it can be
Cherries Boost Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2018
It’s a sad fact that cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in the United States of America. Poor diet and lack of exercise are at the top of the chart when it comes to causes. The answer for each person on a personal level? Move more and eat better.
Blood Clot Warning Signs – Ignore at Your Own Risk
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 1, 2018
When the body is injured in a way that cuts or punctures, in order to stop the bleeding a blood clot can sometimes form. Usually with no ill effects. However, there are times when they form in locations they’re not needed in. Because of this early detection is important though recognition of symptoms and signs.
Implantable Cardiac Monitoring Devices are Now a Reality
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 6, 2018
Up until now if you experienced any condition that warranted the need for a heart monitor to be worn so that your doctor could track your heart rhythm and rate you were subjected to lots of wires and attached boxes that had to be carted around. Thanks to the advent of these new ICM’s (Implantable
Tips to Help Avoid a Heart Attack
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 1, 2018
Simply put, life is just stressful. Stress has a tremendously negative effect on the body. It can start out as anxiety, lead to high blood pressure, even heart palpitations and chest pains. When you reach the level of seeing red sometimes it can be tricky to distinguish “just stress “from an actual heart attack event.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 22, 2018
Do you have a life-threatening condition that could go undetected until its simply too late? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is just that. Most patients report no symptoms at all. They will be completely unaware of an aortic aneurysm. Some patients will report abdominal, back, or flank pain leading up to an aneurysm rupturing. The actual
Could You Have Thrombophilia and Not Even Know It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 2, 2018
It is entirely possible to have Thrombophilia and have no knowledge of it. Thrombophilia marks an abnormal coagulation of blood in the body which can increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots). Thrombophilia can be hereditary or acquired. Heredity comes from a genetic predisposition passed down in the DNA from generation to generation while acquired
Cardiovascular Disease – Defined
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2017
What is cardiovascular disease? – When it comes to the heart having anything at all perceived as “wrong” with it is a very scary thing. After all, your heart is the very core of your being. It beats and keeps all of the rest of your organs working thanks to life-giving blood being pumped through.
Broken Heart Syndrome – Is it Real?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 13, 2017
Many of us have heard stories of couples who have been married for 40 or 50 years being so overwrought with grief upon their spouses’ death that they die soon after of a broken heart. This type of physical manifestation of emotion is what is known as broken heart syndrome. The question is, is it
How Do You Know If Your Heart is Healthy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2017
There are some basic tests you can do to monitor your heart and make sure it is staying healthy. First and foremost – check your blood pressure. Though one single reading won’t tell the tale, keeping a journal of readings can establish a baseline. If you are consistently within a good range, fantastic. If your
