February is American Heart Month
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 1, 2016
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, so having the support of our government in educating Americans is of utmost importance. President Lyndon B. Johnson started the American Heart Month campaign in 1964 and asked that every year the President of the United States declares a proclamation of the fight against
Can Depression Lead to Heart Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 29, 2015
If you’ve ever experienced depression first hand, then you know that it can, in some ways, feel like you have a broken heart. But while depression can certainly feel like a broken heart, can it, in fact, cause actual damage to your heart? Because recent research has shown both that heart disease can cause depression
The Correlation Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 23, 2015
While most people are aware that diabetes and heart disease are two extremely severe conditions, not everyone is probably aware of the connection between the two. Because around 65% of people with type 2 diabetes die from some form of heart disease or stroke and because adults with type 2 diabetes are up to four
What Can I Do to Prevent Heart Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 17, 2014
Heart disease is a term that encompasses a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both and some are extremely severe. Though the mortality rate has decreased in recent years, heart disease is still currently the leading cause of death across the entire world, a statistic that is likely to keep
3D Transthoracic Echo in an Office-Based Setting
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 21, 2014
Enhancing patient care Tampa Cardiovascular Associates (TCA) is a private, office-based cardiovascular practice in Tampa, FL. The team is comprised of cardiologists Dr. Vasco Marques and Dr. Asad Sawar, along with sonographer Gustavo Lopez, RDCS, RVS. Their practice is focused on cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and venous diseases. For several years,
