A Little Preventative Heart Care Goes a Long Way
When your heart is happy, so are you. But a healthy heart isn't something you can achieve in just a few minutes. It takes a lifetime of preventative heart care. By learning about your risk factors and taking steps to prevent cardiac issues from developing, you're showing your heart the love it deserves. At AdventHealth Tampa our cardiologists can help keep your heart healthy so you can enjoy each day without fear of heart attack or heart failure. We’ll provide you with preventative medication, recommend ways to reduce your risk factors, and help you develop a heart-healthy plan for your life.
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Lowering Your Cardiac Risk Factors Heightening Your Enjoyment of Life
- A Heart Risk Assessment for Better Heart Health
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You need to know about any risks that could damage your heart. Through a heart risk assessment, we’ll evaluate you for factors like atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and diabetes — all of which can put you at greater risk of heart attack. Screenings and tests we perform to evaluate your risk of vascular diseases include electrocardiograms, a brief procedure which we use to record your heart’s electrical activity. We may also perform standard imaging tests like CT scans and MRIs. At AdventHealth Tampa here to give you all the information you need to live a healthy life.
- Cardiac Care for a Range of Heart-Related Issues
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Through your heart risk assessment, you may learn that you’re at risk for a heart-related issue. If you are, we can help reduce some of your risk factors and lower your chance of heart disease or heart attack. Conditions that may put your heart at increased risk include:
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Blood Clots
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Vascular Disease
If you need help managing any of these conditions, you can find support in our Pepin Heart Institute right here in our Tampa hospital campus. We’re here to protect your heart and help you live an active, joyful life.
- Specialized Care to Prevent Heart Failure and Heart Attacks
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Once you know your risk factors, you can start living a life of greater heart health through preventative measures. These may include medication, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures. Treatments we offer for heart failure and heart attack prevention include:
- Antihypertensive Drugs – These lower your blood pressure and keep your blood vessels from constricting.
- Heart Monitoring Equipment (Like Pacemakers)
- Lifestyle Recommendations
- Weight and Health Management
When you plan ahead, you can significantly reduce your risk of serious heart issues. As you work toward your goal, we’ll support you in body, mind, and spirit — using our expertise and compassion to care for you at every turn. The Cardiac Care team at our Tampa hospital is here to help you live life with your whole heart.