by South Tampa Cardiology | Jul 23, 2026 | Advanced cardiac imaging
Summary A stress test is designed to answer one specific question: does blood flow drop under exertion right now? It was never built to detect the plaque that causes most heart attacks. Nearly half of first heart attacks occur in people who were never flagged as high...
by South Tampa Cardiology | Jun 24, 2026 | Advanced cardiac imaging
Heart disease remains one of the most serious health threats facing Americans today, yet many people do not seek cardiac care until they experience serious symptoms. Unfortunately, by the time warning signs appear, cardiovascular disease may already be advanced. The...
by South Tampa Cardiology | May 26, 2026 | Advanced cardiac imaging
Heart disease rarely appears overnight. In many cases, plaque buildup inside the arteries develops silently over years before symptoms ever emerge. Today, advanced cardiac imaging is helping physicians identify hidden cardiovascular disease earlier than ever before....
by South Tampa Cardiology | Apr 14, 2026 | Advanced cardiac imaging
Summary: A cardiac CT scan — specifically coronary CTA — is a non-invasive imaging test that directly visualizes the coronary arteries to detect plaque buildup and early signs of heart disease. South Tampa Cardiology offers Florida’s only Spotlight...
by South Tampa Cardiology | Mar 19, 2026 | Heart Health
Summary Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common but often undiagnosed because it can develop silently for decades before causing symptoms. Traditional screening tools estimate risk rather than detect plaque, which means many cases of early heart disease go unnoticed....
