Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

A left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted in patients to slow the progress of severe congestive heart failure. An LVAD assists a faulty left ventricle in pumping blood.

Visitor Guidelines

All visitations are currently restricted. Exceptions are being made for the following patients: End of life care – 1 visitor may be granted. Surgical/procedural patients – 1 visitor may wait in the Main Hospital Lobby. Brewed Awakenings Café, located in the Main Lobby, is available for visitors only. Outpatient clinic patients – No visitors allowed. For patients that…

Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Barbara George Johnson

During my career I have focused on equality — lobbying to reduce healthcare disparities among urban and ethnic populations — and bringing passion to causes not only of healthcare rights but human rights. These experiences match Deborah’s philosophy, which through its long history has never turned a patient away regardless of their financial situation or…

Pulse Volume Recordings

A pulse volume recording (PVR) study is a noninvasive vascular test in which blood pressure cuffs and a hand-held ultrasound device are used to obtain information about arterial blood flow in the arms and legs. This test is done to diagnose peripheral artery disease. There are several types of PVRs, including: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)…

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting

Prior to performing bypass surgery, a Deborah^® cardiothoracic surgeon determines what type of blood vessels are needed to create the bypass graft. Surgeons may opt to choose arteries from a patient’s chest (mammary or thoracic arteries), arm (radial artery), or veins in the legs (saphenous vein).

Arm

Arm pain can be a very mild experience or an extremely painful one. Arm pain can even be life-threatening, as it can be associated with symptoms of a heart attack (myocardial infarction). In instances of a heart attack, symptoms other than arm pain may include difficulty breathing, pressure on or around the chest area, and…

Dennis L. King

I am excited to bring my financial and human resources experience and skills to the Deborah Board. Deborah’s outstanding medical achievements — coupled with its humanitarian mission — make it a true New Jersey treasure. I’m looking forward to contributing my financial knowledge in navigating an increasingly complex healthcare financial landscape. I welcome the challenges…

Stents

A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, vein, or other hollow structure in the body to hold it open. When a stent is placed into the body, the procedure is called stenting. Most stents are made of metal or plastic mesh-like material. Stents are commonly used to treat the following conditions that…

Transesophageal Echocardiogram

A transesophageal echo (TEE) test is a type of echo that uses an endoscope to guide the ultrasound transducer down the esophagus. This allows the physician to see pictures of the patient’s heart without the ribs or lungs getting in the way. The test is used to: Check how well the heart’s valves and chambers are working…