Cardiovascular Disease – Defined
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2017
What is cardiovascular disease? – When it comes to the heart having anything at all perceived as “wrong” with it is a very scary thing. After all, your heart is the very core of your being. It beats and keeps all of the rest of your organs working thanks to life-giving blood being pumped through.
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
Coconut oil: Healthy alternative or bad for your heart?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 3, 2017
It’s a common ingredient in shampoos, skin creams, and tanning products, with a sweet smell that evokes imagery of tropical paradise. But coconut oil is considered by many to be a “miracle oil” with a host of dietary benefits, and those who cook with it believe it improves digestion, boosts metabolism and immune health, improves
What the Heart Wants
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 12, 2017
With all of the health information readily available these days from so many sources it can get confusing to try and decipher truth from fiction. Heart disease is one of the number one killers in the United States. Symptoms are often silent and can strike anyone, man or woman of any ethnicity. It is vital
Am I Experiencing a Heart Attack?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 3, 2017
This is likely one of the most terrifying topics you will ever look up. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this USA coming in at 1 out of 4. If you are having severe chest pain that’s an obvious sign of bodily distress. The problem with diagnosing a heart attack is
May Thurner Syndrome
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 1, 2017
May Thurner Syndrome is known by several names – iliocaval compression syndrome, Cockett syndrome or iliac vein compression syndrome. This affliction is an anatomical variant where the right lilac artery compressed the left iliac vein against the fifth lumbar vertebra. It causes left side vein compression by the right iliac artery which causes deep vein
