Could You Be Anemic?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 7, 2018
It is currently estimated that 1.62 billion people globally and 3 million American’s are currently anemic. Could you be one of them? The most common telltale signs of anemia are feeling tired and run down. While its normal for all of us to wear out once in a while due to life and stress, if
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
Ways to Monitor Your Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 9, 2018
Let’s face it. There is no single health topic more vital than your heart. It is the very essence of who we are as humans. Without a healthy working heart, life becomes far more difficult and may cease to exist at all. Your heart beats and pumps blood automatically, it isn’t a function we need
Your Diet’s Effect on Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 17, 2018
Many of us don’t give all that much thought about what we eat. It’s food. We buy it because we like the way it tastes, we eat it, and that’s that. The problem is that many of the foods we enjoy the taste of do not contain the nutrients our bodies need and crave in
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
Broken Heart Syndrome – Is it Real?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 13, 2017
Many of us have heard stories of couples who have been married for 40 or 50 years being so overwrought with grief upon their spouses’ death that they die soon after of a broken heart. This type of physical manifestation of emotion is what is known as broken heart syndrome. The question is, is it
Signs of Heart Failure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 16, 2016
Do you know the signs of heart failure? Early recognition is crucial to receiving timely treatment and preventing further deterioration. If you or someone you know has more than one of the symptoms below, reach out to a cardiologist for an evaluation. • Shortness of breath: this can occur when the heart has a difficult
Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 23, 2016
Heart failure, even in the name alone, is scary. That your heart can fail, or give out, is something to be taken very seriously. Everyone’s heart will weaken a bit as they age, but lifestyle factors are indicative of how severe and quickly this weakening can manifest. Heart failure is usually associated with other conditions
Can Heart Arrhythmias Cause Panic Attacks?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 12, 2016
Heart Arrhythmias….can they cause panic attacks? Yes, they can. For those who suffer from anxiety, a racing heart and shortness of breath might be a reaction to a stressful situation. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might jump to the conclusion that you have a heart condition. This make sense, since we’ve always heard
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,
