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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…
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Breathing is the body’s way of oxygenating the blood. Normally, lungs take in oxygen when you inhale fresh air and expel carbon dioxide when you exhale. In patients with lung problems, movement of air into and out of the lungs is limited, making breathing difficult. The pulmonary medicine specialists at Deborah Heart and Lung Center…
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Living with obesity can lead to chronic health issues affecting the heart and lungs. The purpose of the Bariatric Care Center at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, a partnership program with the Garden State Bariatric Center, is to help patients avoid cardiopulmonary complications. Because excess weight is at the root of so many debilitating health…
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Learn MoreAdult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
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…
Learn MoreAortic Valve Disease
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta doesn’t work properly. Aortic valve disease may be a condition present at birth, or it may result from other causes. The most common types of aortic valve disease include: Aortic valve stenosis – In this condition, the cusps…
Learn MoreArrhythmias (All Forms)
Heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Types of arrhythmias: Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Supraventricular tachycardia Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation Long QTsSyndrome Atrial tachycardia Brugada syndrome Sick sinus syndrome Conduction block…
Learn MoreAtrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Also called afib, atrial fibrillation is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. The heart rhythm is fast and most often irregular. In atrial fibrillation, the electrical impulse of the heart is not regular. This means parts of the heart cannot contract in an organized pattern. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to…
Learn MoreCarotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease occurs when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to the brain. They are located on each side of the neck. Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty material called plaque builds up inside the arteries. This buildup of plaque is called hardening of…
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