Woman Showing Varicose Veins on her legs Almost 35% of Americans have varicose veins, according to the Society of Vascular Surgery. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but may include achiness, skin discoloration, and itchy skin. If you have these symptoms, you’re not alone—varicose veins are common. Cardiac and Vascular Consultants in Central Florida […]
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For patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib), stroke prevention often depends on long-term use of blood thinners. But for some, anticoagulants carry risks of their own—including excessive bleeding, falls, and dietary restrictions. That’s where the WATCHMAN™ device comes in: a groundbreaking solution that can help reduce stroke risk without the need for lifelong blood thinners.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, so it’s important to be proactive about heart health. General cardiologists are practitioners who specialize in diagnosing and treating heart problems. If you’re at risk for heart disease, seeing a cardiologist regularly can help keep you healthy. General cardiologists are practitioners who focus on
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Blood pressure monitor showing a reading Cardiac and Vascular Consultants is your trusted healthcare provider in Central Florida, including The Villages and Lecanto. Our team of skilled cardiologists is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care to our patients. One of the many conditions we focus on is high blood pressure, often known as the “silent killer”
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Close up on a young woman’s hands as she is picking her nails out of anxiety Depression and heart disease have been studied for decades, and it is clear that there is a relationship between them. Depression can worsen heart disease, and vice versa. But what about anxiety? Can it create the same type of
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Everyone experiences stress to some degree, but how severe and how often it occurs can take a toll on your physical well-being. Stomach aches, headaches, and muscle tension are common responses to it. However, our experienced cardiologists at Cardiac and Vascular Consultants in The Villages and Lecanto, Florida, want you to be aware of how stress
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When the blood flow to your brain is compromised, it is called a stroke. Time is very important when someone is having a stroke because treatment may be able to save their life. It is important to know the signs of a stroke so you can get help right away. Our team of cardiologists at
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Your heart may skip a beat for a lot of reasons, some of which are not serious. This article explains what skipping or ‘heart palpitations’ are and what to do if they happen to you. Heart Palpitations Come in Different Forms Heart palpitations can feel different than your regular heartbeat. For some people, they might
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Nearly 1 in 3 Americans has high cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But what is cholesterol? And more importantly, what causes bad cholesterol, and what can you do to keep your cholesterol levels and heart healthy? In this article, we will
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Heart failure affects millions of Americans, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You may think that its symptoms are similar to heart attack symptoms, but that’s not always the case. Its most common symptoms include swelling in the legs or abdomen, shortness of breath (especially when lying down), and fatigue. However,
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