Delicious Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Circulation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2021
If you are reading this congratulations on taking a step towards your best health yet. Poor circulation can be very troubling. It can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms such as muscle cramps, pain, numbness, digestive issues, and cold hands and feet. It can be brought on by Peripheral artery disease, obesity, smoking, diabetes, Raynaud’s
Having an Echocardiogram? Learn What You Can Expect
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 15, 2021
Has your cardiologist scheduled an echocardiogram in your near future? If so, you may be wondering what to expect. An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test using sonar (sound waves) to produces live images of your heart beating and pumping blood. Echocardiograms are often recommended by doctors instances, but most often when issues with your heart
Hyperkalemia – Chronic High Potassium Can Be a Serious Condition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 12, 2021
Hyperkalemia – Chronic High Potassium Can Be a Serious Condition When your doctor draws yearly blood work and tells you casually your potassium may be too high, do not take it lightly. Hyperkalemia is one condition that can be easily overlooked with damaging and life-threatening consequences. Potassium levels can remain high, reoccur, or spike. These
Cardiomyopathy – Signs & Symptoms
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 23, 2020
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscles which makes it more difficult for the heart to do its job and pump blood to the rest of the body. If left untreated it can lead to heart failure. Cardiomyopathy is not genetic in nature, instead it stems from viral infections, nutritional deficiencies, undergoing chemotherapy for
Washington Post – Heart Disease Still #1 Killer over Coronavirus
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 17, 2020
Despite the prevalence of the COVID19 pandemic, heart disease remains the #1 killer. In this time please makes sure to continue to take care of your heart health. We are open and doing telemedicine appointments! Just give us a call to schedule. 813-975-2800 www.tampacardio.com
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.
Could the Watchman Device Be Right For Me?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 14, 2020
If you have Atrial Fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem the Watchman Device might be right for you. This device is intended to decrease the risk of stroke in certain individuals. A patient with AFib is 5 times more likely to suffer a stroke than someone with a normal regulated heartbeat. It works
The Pros and Cons of Coronary Angioplasty
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 1, 2020
If you have been told by your cardiologist that you need a coronary angioplasty you may be a bit freaked out. Any procedures to do directly with the heart can send people into a state of anxiety. But the important thing to know is that you are in great expert hands with the physicians of
Two Servings of Raw Nuts a Week Can Lead to a Healthier Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 23, 2019
Research suggests that eating nuts reduces the risk of fatal heart disease and stroke leading to a healthier heart. Nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, and almonds have been shown to lower the risk of heart attack as well as stroke. Those who ate nuts two times per week were 17% less likely to develop cardiovascular
