A Look at Prevention and Treatment of Arteriosclerosis
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 7, 2022
Vascular arteriosclerosis is a type of vascular disease that can be caused by various factors including uncontrolled ongoing high blood pressure and cholesterol. There are three different ways that arteriosclerosis can manifest and present itself. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) When plaque buildup forms in a coronary artery, it can block the flow of blood to
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
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
Could You Have Thrombophilia and Not Even Know It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 2, 2018
It is entirely possible to have Thrombophilia and have no knowledge of it. Thrombophilia marks an abnormal coagulation of blood in the body which can increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots). Thrombophilia can be hereditary or acquired. Heredity comes from a genetic predisposition passed down in the DNA from generation to generation while acquired
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.
The Lowdown on Coronary Artery Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 5, 2017
An angina attack can feel like a heart attack – sharp, squeezing pain in the chest that diminishes when the heart returns to a normal, resting rate. While there’s usually no long-lasting damage from an angina episode, it’s often a clear sign of coronary artery disease (CAD) – the most common type of heart disease
PAD: What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 29, 2016
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious condition concerning the narrowing of the arteries leading to your extremities (peripheral areas of the body). Most of the time PAD affects the legs, but it can also affect the arms, head, and stomach. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a blocking of the arteries to major areas of
Chemical Stress Test (When a treadmill stress test is too much)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 11, 2015
While treadmill stress tests are the industry standard because of the effect on blood pressure and heart rate, giving the clinicians a window into the persons exercise tolerance, not all patients are candidates. With a physical treadmill stress test there are no side effects to contend with. Physical limitations like back or joint issues, arthritis,
Tachycardia
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2015
Having heart palpitations when you are completely at rest is a scary feeling. No matter what you seem to do or how relaxed over all you may feel, it just keeps going. It can cause an uncomfortable tightness in your chest and if the heart rate stays elevated for some time, can become tired and
Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 26, 2015
As we age arteries can become narrowed and hardened which can result in coronary artery disease. If you’ve had a heart attack or suffer from angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to your heart) your Cardiologist may recommend medication therapy or, if that proves ineffective, that you have a coronary angioplasty (opening of
