When to Seek Medical Help for Chest Pain
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 28, 2020
There is nothing quite as scary as feeling a pain in your chest that you cannot explain. Automatically our thoughts may go directly to heart attack, even though often that is not the case and there are many other potential causes. While chest pain is a common symptom of a heart attack, it can also
Has your Cardiologist Suggested You Need to Get a Stent Placed in Your Heart?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 23, 2020
A stent is a tiny mesh tube comprised of either cobalt chromium alloy or stainless steel. It is placed into the narrowed or blocked artery by way of a catheter and the intent is to help improve blood flow and reduce and even eliminate chest pain symptoms. Stents are intended to last a lifetime and
Diagnostic Tests Used in Cardiology Can Save Your Health and Even Your Life
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 21, 2020
Potentially having a heart condition is one of the scariest feelings in the world. Our heart is the very center of our being. It is what keeps us going. That is why all of the doctors at Tampa Cardiovascular Associates felt so strongly about dedicating their lives to protecting the hearts of their patients. The
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
Top Reasons Patients are Referred to Cardiologists
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 15, 2020
Should you be concerned if your primary doctor gives you a referral to a cardiologist? It may seem like it but it is a pretty common practice. A referral to a heart specialist will include a physical exam, blood work to check sugar levels and cholesterol readings. You may also be asked to perform a
What You Feed Your Kids May Lead to Heart Health or Heart Problems Later in Life
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 29, 2020
According to the American Heart Association children who eat healthy grow up with very little risk of obesity or heart disease. This comes directly from “Caregiver Influences on Eating Behaviors in Young Children A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association,” was published this week in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The Summary
What is Your Skin Trying to Tell You About the Condition of Your Heart?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 22, 2020
Heart health isn’t something many of us give a lot of thought to and certainly having a skin issue wouldn’t automatically signal that you could be having a heart issue. The truth is the signals of heart problems can be subtle and often are overlooked. Knowing the potential issues could save you or a loved
You Could Be Living with Essential Hypertension and Not Even Know It
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 15, 2020
Blood pressure elevation issues where an underlying cause can’t be pinpointed is what is categorized as essential hypertension. It has been estimated that as much as 95% of all high blood pressure cases fall into this category. While essential hypertension remains a mystery, it has been associated with identifiable risk factors. High blood pressure often
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.
