Don’t Miss These Signs of Heat-Related Illness

Heat-related illnesses can be very serious, so it’s important to recognize if they are happening.

Watch Out for These Symptoms in the Heat

Heat and humidity may make you feel sick and can be dangerous, so pay attention to the signs.

Did You Know Your Medication Can Do This?

Sun and heat can be hard to tolerate when you take some of these medications.

WATCHMAN™ Implant

Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation now have an alternative to long-term warfarin medication therapy. Deborah^® was among the first in the region to implant the newly FDA-approved WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant. This is a breakthrough for patients with AF who are suitable for warfarin therapy, but who have reason to seek a…

Atrial Septal Defect

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the septum, which is the muscular wall that separates the heart’s two upper chambers. An ASD is a congenital heart defect that happens when the septum does not form properly. If an ASD is larger than 2cm, patients have a greater risk of problems such as:…

Atherectomy

An atherectomy is a procedure that utilizes a catheter with a sharp blade on the end to remove plaque from a blood vessel. Deborah Heart and Lung Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to offer this treatment to provide relief for patients suffering from the painful symptoms of peripheral artery disease. The device,…

How To Recognize and Treat Heart Failure Podcast

Should You Take Baby Aspirin for Your Heart?

Here’s information about updated guidelines for low-dose aspirin.

Weird Ways Your Body Warns You Something is Wrong

The color and smell of these bodily fluids can tell you a lot about your health.

Hot Outside? What to Do If You Have Heart Disease

Heat and humidity may be harder to handle if you have a heart condition or take certain medications, so take these precautions.