Varicose Veins and Running
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 12, 2017
Are you a jogger or a runner and have started to notice your legs don’t feel quite right? Do you experience leg pain, swelling, a feeling of heavy legs, numbness, itching, or even notice veins starting to become visible? This isn’t unusual and you aren’t alone. While running isn’t a major cause of vein issues
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
Hot Tips for Leg Health!
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 13, 2017
Everyone wants beautiful healthy legs. It is pretty much a given in youth, but as you age life takes a toll on our bodies – legs included. Lifestyle has a lot to do with how well your legs will fair. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to be proactive in
Do you suffer with undiagnosed leg pain?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 19, 2017
It’s normal to have an ache or pain every now and then, after all, we are all only human. It’s when aches or pains will not go away and become reoccurring or chronic that these symptoms may lead you to discover an underlying problem. Could your leg symptoms be a vein issue? If
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2017
As we age, we start to notice more problems with circulation and the long-term effects of gravity. Varicose veins are enlarged and often twisted veins that are a result of swelling of the vein due to reduced blood flow. There are tons of different reasons that people develop varicose veins and this is one of
Radiofrequency Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2017
The radiofrequency ablation procedure is used primarily in the treatment of truncal varicose veins in the legs though it can be used in other areas of the body. It utilizes radiofrequency energy (electricity) to heat up, collapse and in turn, seal off the blood vessels. Ultrasound is used to map the course of veins to
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
Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 27, 2017
Doctors will often hear “I didn’t come in because they didn’t hurt” in regard to their patient’s varicose veins. While this may seem reasonable, most people are not aware of the possible dangers of leaving varicose veins untreated. Just because there is no pain currently does not negate the possibility down the road. Let’s take
Are Varicose Veins Inevitable During Pregnancy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 11, 2017
Varicose veins happen often during pregnancy because of the extra volume of blood your body produces in order to support not one but two lives. This extra blood when combined with extra added body weight and the baby’s weight can put a strain on your legs. This when combined with additionally produced progesterone which relaxes
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 15, 2016
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that up to 15 percent of American women ages 20 to 50 suffer from. It is a chronic medical issue that creates pain in the pelvic area. This is caused by varicose veins that are not visible externally. Varicose veins are damaged veins in which the valves inside of
