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Deborah EP Team Implants its First Optimizer® Smart Mini in Heart Failure Patient
Electrophysiologist Jonathan Krathen, DO, along with Deborah’s highly-specialized EP team, implanted the Hospital’s first Optimizer® Smart Mini for patients with advanced heart failure. The device was implanted into a patient in his mid-60s, who already had an ICD and worsening…
Interventional Cardiologist Burak Arkonac, MD Joins Deborah Specialty Physicians
Interventional Cardiologist Burak Arkonac, MD, of Linwood, has joined Deborah Specialty Physicians, with privileges at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Interventional Cardiologist Burak Arkonac, MD Board certified in interventional cardiology, Dr. Arkonac earned his medical degree at Istanbul University, School…
Deborah Reaches Mechanical Heart Pump Milestone
100 Left-Ventricular Assist Device Implants Done at the Hospital In a remarkable achievement, extending the lives of 100 critically-ill patients, Deborah implanted its 100th Heart Mate 3, left-ventricular assist device (LVAD). These mechanical pumps support the hearts of patients who…
HEALTH TIP: Losing Can Make You a Winner!
Bariatric Surgeon, Michael Bilof, MD Most obese people (those whose body mass index is over 30) truly want to slim down and look better. For many being overweight is how they look. But obesity is more than just how you…
Deborah Specialty Physicians Opens Toms River Office on Route 37
Practice Staffed with Cardiologists, Advanced Heart Failure, Electrophysiology, and Vascular Specialists Deborah Specialty Physicians has opened a new office at 599 Route 37 West. The office will provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options in cardiac and vascular care. Diagnostic testing…
Deborah Employees Recognized for Their Thanksgiving Food Drive
State Senator Jean Stanfield (NJ-8) and Assemblyman Brandon Umba (NJ-8) presented a proclamation to an overflowing crowd of Deborah Heart and Lung Center employees in recognition of their Thanksgiving food drive. Hospital employees collected two-and-a-half tons of food which was…
Farah Ahmad, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Announces $1 Million Grant for Deborah
Farah Ahmad, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development today announced a $1 million Emergency Rural Health Care (ERHC) grant for Deborah Heart and Lung Center. The grant will allow Deborah, the region’s only heart, lung, and vascular specialty hospital,…
Heart Failure Education
On this episode of Hurley in the Morning, Cardiologist Kulpreet Barn, MD, outlines the early symptoms, risk factors, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Cardiac Interventionist Muhammad Raza, MD Joins Deborah
Richard Kovach, MD, Division Director of the Interventional Cardiology Program at Deborah Heart and Lung Center has announced the appointment of cardiac interventionist Muhammad Raza, MD. Dr. Raza will be the Director of the Structural Heart Program and will also…
Treat Your Heart Right This Valentine’s Day
A Lifestyle Plan to Prevent the Worst Heart Break of Them All – Your Own Most people think of February as the time to celebrate love, but it is also the time to take a moment to care for your…