Percutaneous Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR)

An aortic aneurysm is when a part of this artery becomes enlarged or balloons outward. It occurs due to weakness in the wall of the artery. PEVAR is a fully percutaneous procedure to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms and is done when the aneurysm is very large, growing quickly, or is leaking or bleeding. PEVAR has a…

Pulse Volume Recordings

A pulse volume recording (PVR) study is a noninvasive vascular test in which blood pressure cuffs and a hand-held ultrasound device are used to obtain information about arterial blood flow in the arms and legs. This test is done to diagnose peripheral artery disease. There are several types of PVRs, including: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)…

Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be dark purple or blue, and look twisted and bulging. At Deborah Heart and Lung Center, several varicose vein treatment options are available, including: Radiofrequency ablation Sclerotherapy Phlebectomy Venous stasis ulcer treatment

The remedē^® System (for Central Sleep Apnea)

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…

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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…

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. There are two main types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of lung cancer Small cell lung cancer, which makes up about 20% of all lung cancers The following may increase your risk for lung cancer: Secondhand smoke Exposure…

Deborah Announces Partnership with Sidney Kimmel Medical College For its Fellowship Training Programs

Deborah announces a new partnership with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University for the hospital's Fellowship Programs.