Myocarditis and COVID – Is there a Connection?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 3, 2022
Covid-19, the Coronavirus has hit the world hard. A good chunk of the population has experienced COVID firsthand with more falling ill daily. This includes both those who are and are not vaccinated. The symptoms seem to vary from person to person depending on age, other underlying health factors, and the state of their immune
The Blood Pressure Epidemic Courtesy of The Covid Pandemic
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 21, 2021
Are you feeling the pressure? These past couple of years have changed the way we live and the way we relate to one another. Fear has been a prevalent motivating factor. With fear comes anxiety. With anxiety often comes elevated blood pressure. Shutdowns, masks, vaccines, mandates, all of it is highly stressful. That is on
Take an Active Role in Managing Your Health – Help Prevent Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 13, 2021
The best time to think about heart disease is before it presents. If you have a family history including heart disease in older family members you could be at an elevated risk. Being proactive in your health care can go a long way. Heart disease encompasses a variety of conditions related to the heart, the
Tampa Cardiovascular Associates – Tampa Area Vein Specialists at Your Service
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 13, 2021
Dealing with Vein Issues? While most people hear the name Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, they assume we are only a cardiology office dealing with the heart and circulatory system. The truth is we are also top Vein Treatment Specialists in the Tampa Bay area. If you have venous insufficiency let Tampa Cardio examine you and recommend
Would You Recognize the Signs of a Heart Attack?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 6, 2021
In the USA, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That is 805,000 heart attack events per year. The survival rate for a first heart attack is 90-97% if you get medical attention right away. If you are not hospitalized right away the chance of surviving drops to 50%. While the survival rate
What Causes Heart Palpitations?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 3, 2021
Heart palpitations feel like your heart has skipped a beat (or beats). It may feel like a fluttering in your chest. Though most causes are not serious this feeling can be disarming and even scary. Knowing what can make your heart race can help you identify when to call your doctor and when to simply
Benefits of Using a Sauna for Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 23, 2020
Many of us walk right by the saunas at our gyms, as great as they are for your health, oddly I almost never see anyone in there. Let’s take a look at the different benefits of different types of saunas The DRY SAUNA:. Dry saunas produce a heavy deep sweat which has a cleansing effect
What Does High Blood Pressure Feel Like?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 20, 2020
What Does High Blood Pressure Feel Like? This is a frequent question we get from patients here in the office and on telehealth visits. The answer is that it may feel different to different people depending on how high your pressures are. It can range from not realizing anything is wrong and just feeling totally
Malnutrition is a complication of Advanced Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 19, 2020
When your body is experiencing heart failure one of this first things the heart muscle uses up is vitamin B. Studies have shown that up to one third of those with heart failure have unacceptably low levels of B1 (Thiamine) and that they were below level for all other B Vitamins. This can result from
Even Teenagers Can Develop Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 16, 2020
While the senior citizens still have the market cornered on vein issues it is possible to develop them at any time during life if your circulation isn’t flowing properly. Most vein centers, especially in Florida, will say that the mainstay of their patients who are treated for varicose veins are above the age of fifty,
