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The Top 5 Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Men (and How to Reduce Them)
There's a reason that heart disease is called the "silent killer." Oftentimes, people don't realize they're at risk until it's too late. Heart disease is especially prominent in the United States, where it's currently the leading cause of death. While anyone can...
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Check Your Heart Health with Our New Comprehensive Cardiovascular Evaluation
Understand every aspect of your heart health with a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation from Dr. Alberto Morales and his staff at South Tampa Cardiology. Our cardiovascular center in Tampa administers an all-inclusive test suite that delivers a decisive snapshot...
Celebrate World Heart Day By Keeping Your Heart Healthy
The 29th of September is World Heart Day. A day where there is a multi-lingual, international campaign by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, its signs and symptoms, and how people can protect their heart health with simple...
Sleep, Smile, and Socialize: Can These Unconventional Habits Strengthen Your Heart?
Chances are you're already familiar with the usual heart disease prevention methods, such as maintaining a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and being mindful of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However, you might be less aware of some unconventional yet...
Are You Aware of the Silent Killer? How Does High Blood Pressure Lead to Cardiovascular Disease?
Every 33 seconds, cardiovascular disease kills someone in the United States. With heart disease being one of the leading causes of death in American adults, staying cautious of risk factors is essential to protecting your heart and your life. High blood pressure is a...
The Best Imaging Test for Determining Heart Health
Heart health is something to take seriously, and detecting potential cardiac issues early can make a huge difference in recovery rates. At South Tampa Cardiology, we offer a variety of cardiac imaging services. The best heart imaging tests for a given individual will...
Emerging Technologies: The Future of Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Many people think of heart disease as something that only affects older people or people who eat nothing but junk food. The truth is that heart disease can affect anyone, from a 35-year-old marathon runner to a 76-year-old grandmother. In fact, heart disease is the...
Cardiac MRI vs Cardiac CT Scans: Understanding the Differences
Cardiac MRI and cardiac CT scans are common imaging tests that are used to examine the heart. The results of each diagnostic test can help doctors detect and diagnose a range of heart conditions and defects. Although each test produces detailed pictures of the heart,...
South Tampa Cardiology Achieves CT Accreditation for Exceptional Patient Care
Alberto Morales, MD and the staff at South Tampa Cardiology are pleased to announce that their Advanced Imaging Cardiology practice has obtained CT accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation comes as a result of their commitment...
South Tampa Cardiology is First in Florida to Offer the Single-Beat CT Scanner
When it comes to your cardiac health, you can't be too careful. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adult men and women in the United States, making it extremely important to eat a balanced diet, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy weight. It's...
Start the New Year with a 10-Minute Heart Scan That Could Save Your Life
As of 2022, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing one person to die every 34 seconds. Oftentimes people are unaware they have a heart disease until they have heart attacks, strokes or other serious complications. Thanks to the...