Congenital Heart Disease

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a problem with the heart’s structure and function that occurred at birth. ACHD can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect in the United States (there are over 1 million adults living with a congenital heart defect in…

ACL Rehab

A staggering 250,000 ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries happen every year in the United States. Athletes often suffer from knee injuries as a result of jumping and pivoting incorrectly while playing sports. Female athletes, in particular, have a 10-times greater risk of suffering an ACL injury than males. Even after surgery, athletes are highly susceptible…

Back

In the United States, people visit physicians for symptoms related to back pain almost as much as they do for a common cold. While most back pain and back aches happen irregularly and are hard to diagnose, the pain or discomfort felt in the back can become a chronic problem if it is not addressed…

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Electrophysiology

With more than 2.2 million A-Fib sufferers in the United States, we understand how concerning cardiac arrhythmias can be. Even more concerning is that these arrhythmias can put you at a greater risk for stroke and even sudden death.  That’s why we offer a comprehensive treatment approaches by a dedicated team of experienced Electrophysiologists and…

Interventional Cardiology

Our team of interventional cardiologists offers a variety of advanced, minimally-invasive options for: Cardiac catheterization, including transradial placement Transradial catheterization leads to shorter recovery time, reduced need for anesthesia, less bleeding, and fewer complications than traditional groin catheterization. Interventional and diagnostic catheterizations Structural heart issues, including interventional closures Stenting Valve replacement The team at Deborah…

Heart-Healthy Living

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…