Pulmonary Services

Specializing in diagnostic procedures, chronic pulmonary conditions, lung surgery, and pulmonary rehabilitation

Dr. Renee Bullock-Palmer named 2023 Governor-Elect of the NJ Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the venous wall and/or valves in the leg veins are not working properly, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart from the legs. CVI causes blood to collect in these veins. Veins return blood to the heart from all the body’s organs. To reach the heart,…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema, often caused by heavy smoking or exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace. COPD can also include chronic asthma, which is a hypersensitivity of the air passages in the lungs. Bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma all have…

Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. Heart failure is usually a chronic condition, but it may come on suddenly. The condition may affect only the right side or only the left side of the heart. Usually, both sides of the heart are…

Beating Heart Bypass Surgery

Beating Heart Bypass Surgery is performed while the heart is still beating – a major advancement now available to Deborah patients. With off-pump technology, heart and lungs continue to function during the surgery, reducing the risk of stroke, lung, and kidney dysfunction, and memory loss. Benefits of off-pump surgery: Shortens the average hospital stay No…

Transcatheter 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.

Stroke and Depression: What’s the Connection?

Experiencing depression after having a stroke is more common than you think. Here’s why.

Do Diabetes Drugs Help You Lose Weight?

Here’s why drugs originally developed to treat diabetes are being used for weight loss.

How to Protect Young Athletes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

These athletes experienced a life-threatening condition. Could it have been avoided?