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These Changes to Your Diet May Prevent a Heart Attack
What you put on your plate can make a big difference in the health of your heart.
Learn MoreTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a surgical procedure for patients with severe and symptomatic narrowing of the aortic valve opening, known as aortic stenosis.
Learn MoreChronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A chronic total occlusion or coronary CTO is a complete blockage in a coronary artery.
Learn MoreAtherectomy
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,…
Learn MoreCoronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Coronary artery bypass surgery is a treatment for patients with coronary artery disease. It restores normal blood flow to the heart by creating a bypass around the blocked arteries. The bypass is done using a healthy blood vessel, or graft, that creates a new pathway for carrying blood to the heart.
Learn MoreMinimally-Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
At Deborah Heart and Lung Center, cardiothoracic surgeons perform Minimally-Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) surgery. This exciting new procedure allows coronary revascularization to be performed with a small incision and without the use of the heart-lung machine. This reduces complications and morbidity sometimes associated with traditional coronary artery surgery, while maintaining the impressive durability…
Learn MoreTransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
TransCarotidArtery Revasculartion (TCAR) is an advanced technique designed for high risk patients whose carotid arteries are blocked, and who are unable to tolerate a surgical endarterectomy. With traditional carotid endarterectomy, surgery is performed to remove plaque from the artery that supplies blood to the brain. TCAR offers a new approach for patients who are too…
Learn MoreHypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Blood pressure naturally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause problems if it stays high for a long time. Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because frequently people don’t even know they have it. Common risk factors for hypertension include:…
Learn MoreInsomnia
Insomnia is the term for trouble falling asleep, staying asleep through the night, or waking up too early in the morning. Insomnia may come and go or can be ongoing. Lifestyle habits that may cause insomnia or make it worse include: Going to bed at a different time each night Daytime napping Poor sleeping environment,…
Learn MorePatent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole located in the septum – the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. While in the womb, a fetus does not use its lungs to get oxygen-rich blood. Instead, blood comes from the mother’s placenta and is delivered through the umbilical cord. The foramen…
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