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Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac ablation is a treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. Ablation can also be used to disconnect the electrical pathway between the upper chambers and lower chambers of the heart. The type of ablation performed depends upon the type of arrhythmia.

WATCHMAN™ Implant

Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation now have an alternative to long-term warfarin medication therapy. Deborah^® was among the first in the region to implant the newly FDA-approved WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant. This is a breakthrough for patients with AF who are suitable for warfarin therapy, but who have reason to seek a…

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…

Obesity

Inspire (for Obstructive Sleep Apnea)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, or AAA, is a weakening and bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body and the body’s main supplier of blood. If the aneurysm grows to a large size, it can spontaneously rupture, leading to profuse bleeding, shock, and even death. AAAs usually grow slowly, and often have no…

Bradycardia

Bradycardia is a slower than normal heart rate. The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times per minute. If you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 beats per minute. Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart doesn’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. For some…

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem. It often occurs when the heart cannot pump or function well. Most people with cardiomyopathy have heart failure. There are many types of cardiomyopathy, with different causes. Some of the more common ones are: Dilated cardiomyopathy – a condition in…

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often…