How to Stay Heart Healthy While Staying Home

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 17, 2020

During this time when things are so uncertain and gyms, restaurants, and pretty well everything else seems to be open one minute and closed the next it can be hard to get a routine going and stay on track. Just because we are at home doesn’t mean we have to give up on our goals

The Holter Monitor for Heart Monitoring

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 16, 2019

If your Cardiologist has suggested to you the idea of needing to monitor your heart rhythms the name Holter Monitor likely came up. While this is easy to do for a patient lying in a hospital bed, that becomes an expensive and often unnecessary proposition.  Pre 1960’s there was no at-home option for 24/7 monitoring.

What to Eat When You Have Heart Failure (HF)

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 9, 2019

These days “heart-healthy eating” has become a major catchphrase. While it’s a great idea for everyone to eat foods that benefit the body, especially the heart, those with heart disease and heart failure really need to pay close attention and change the way they configure their daily meals. Learn the Heart Health Rules if you

How To Know if Chest Pain Require Medical Attention?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 4, 2019

Experiencing chest pain can be terrifying. It is only natural to assume the worse. While chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, it can also signal many other conditions – some serious, and some not so serious. How do you know if your chest pain requires a trip to the emergency room,

Why Should I Visit a Nutritionist?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 27, 2019

Most of us were taught by our parents how, when, and what to eat. But, for the most part, they didn’t have a large basis of nutritional knowledge. They also likely learned eating habits from their parents. When it comes to a healthy diet you cannot beat the professional advice of a nutritionist or licensed

Heart Disease – How Can I Help Prevent It?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 20, 2019

Heart disease includes a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both. Though the fatality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still currently the number one cause of death globally, a statistic that is likely to keep its place for many years to come. While heart disease most

Do I Need A Stress Test?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 14, 2019

We often have patients come in and say “I think I need a stress test”. We then ask why it is they feel they may need to have the test done. Often we find that patients have no symptoms that would indicate the need for a stress test. No chest pain or shortness of breath

The Correlation Between Heart Disease and Diabetes

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 12, 2019

Both diabetes and heart disease are two extremely prevalent conditions in our society. Most people believe the two to be completely seperate when there actually is a very real link. Approximately 65% of people with type 2 diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. Adults with type 2 diabetes are up to four times

Tampa Cardio Expert Physicians Speak Up on What Heart Healthy Eating Really Means

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 7, 2019

Over the course of time what was widely accepted as the only way to eat if you wanted to protect or help repair your heart health was low cholesterol, low-fat diet. Today the answer may be more confusing and controversial. People are looking to plant-based vegan diets, going gluten-free, leaning towards low carb and even

Tips for a Healthier Heart

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: May 21, 2019

Everyone wants the healthiest heart possible. The way you get there is day by day, action by action. Let’s take a look at some of the best things you can do for yourself that will benefit your heart starting today! Vitamin D – 75% of heart patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin D