Heart Issues and Cold Medicine – What You Need to Know
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 23, 2019
With the onset of colder weather as the fall months are here and the winter season is approaching as much as we love the coziness of a fireplace or the soothing warmth of a pumpkin spice latte it also signals the start of cold and flu season. While there is still no cure for the
Should You Go For a Regular Cardiovascular Check Up?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 20, 2019
While not everyone needs to see a cardiologist on a regular basis if you have a pre-existing cardiovascular condition, have suffered a stroke or a heart attack, you may find your physician suggesting strongly that you maintain a check-up at regular intervals to ensure heart health. Regularly checking in on your heart can ward off
Heart Disease – Get The Facts
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 20, 2018
Heart disease is now the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. The fact is that one in four deaths last year (630,000 people) died from heart disease. The most common form of heart disease is known as coronary heart disease and accounted for nearly half of the heart
Does Your Doctor Want You to Wear a Holter Monitor?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 1, 2018
For the heart being such a small organ, it is vital for life and health that it be in good shape. Unfortunately sometimes our hearts get worn out, tired, and even diseased. At that point, you may begin to feel run down and even be able to detect that your heart just doesn’t “feel quite
Are You At Risk For Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 1, 2018
Sometimes referred to as PVD, Peripheral vascular disease is a fairly common condition. It is defined as any disease occurring in the vessels outside of the brain and heart. PVD is said to affect approximately 5% of the population. Evaluation and treatment works best at its early stages. Risk Factor Assessment While some lifestyle choices
Living With a Pacemaker
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 29, 2018
While having a pacemaker can save your life, it can also drastically alter your lifestyle. While pacemakers were designed to assist your heartbeat in order to help control the rhythm, typically doing so in a way that is almost entirely unnoticeable by the patient, it is important to remember that a pacemaker is still just
Depression & Heart Disease – The Link
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 27, 2018
We are mind, body, and Spirit. All three must be aligned in order for true health to be our state. In the USA alone anxiety and depression affect nearly 40 million people yearly. When you feel bad, emotionally it only makes sense that eventually your body may follow suit. Depression can most certainly feel like
Implantable Cardiac Monitoring Devices are Now a Reality
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 6, 2018
Up until now if you experienced any condition that warranted the need for a heart monitor to be worn so that your doctor could track your heart rhythm and rate you were subjected to lots of wires and attached boxes that had to be carted around. Thanks to the advent of these new ICM’s (Implantable
What Does a Heart Arrhythmia Feel Like?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 23, 2018
Feeling something abnormal going on in your chest can be disturbing and even downright scary. It is hard to know what is going on and if what you are feeling is indeed something you need to worry about. Though there are many different issues that can cause chest discomfort today we are going to look
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 22, 2018
Do you have a life-threatening condition that could go undetected until its simply too late? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is just that. Most patients report no symptoms at all. They will be completely unaware of an aortic aneurysm. Some patients will report abdominal, back, or flank pain leading up to an aneurysm rupturing. The actual
