You May Be Risk For Peripheral Artery Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 14, 2018
If you believe you may be experiencing PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) you will want to contact your doctor right away to be treated. Symptoms include Leg pain even while resting, one leg much colder than the other, blueing of the toes or feet, lack of leg hair, nongrowing toenails, or ulcerations of the foot or
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
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
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
Understanding What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Mean
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 16, 2017
We have all had our blood pressure taken. We slide our arms into the cuff, it tightens uncomfortably and then the nurse practitioner jots down the numbers with very little comment. Understanding information is vital to your health. It is said that 120 over 80 is the perfect and ideal blood pressure. The top number
Stress Reduction Tips for Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 24, 2017
Most of us have heard about the myriad of health issues that stress can cause to the human body such as obesity, mental health issues, and even heart disease. Stress is bad news and in today’s fast-paced, action-packed world, it is impossible to avoid. This doesn’t mean that we are doomed to have weak hearts
Why is Blood Pressure Important to Check?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 29, 2016
Every time that your heart beats, it pushes your blood throughout your entire body. The blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it rushes to supply your body with oxygen and nourishing nutrients. This pressure against the walls is referred to as your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is too high, it
Diet Tips to Reduce and Control High Blood Pressure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 23, 2015
Because many blood pressure medications have unpleasant side effects or adverse effects on other areas of a person’s health, many people try to control their high blood pressure simply by changing and monitoring their diet and lifestyle. While losing weight and exercising frequently can both have a large impact on a person’s blood pressure levels,
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
