Carotid 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…

Is It Okay to Eat Ice Cream Every Day?

Here are some good and not-so-good reasons to include ice cream in your diet.

Why It's Time to Use Your Vacation Days

Now is the time to use those vacation days that have been accumulating all year.

Why You May Not Know If You Have High Blood Pressure

Here’s why it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.

Conditions of Service

This page explains the conditions of receiving care and services at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.

Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Deborah Among the First in NJ to use TIGEREYE Device

The Hospital’s interventional team was one of the first in New Jersey to use the new TIGEREYE device.

5 Diabetes-Friendly Baking Tips

There’s no need to skip dessert when you follow these tips for healthier baking.

6 Ways to Keep Picnic Foods Safe

Here’s how to prevent food poisoning when you’re eating outdoors.

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) occurs when arteries in the legs become narrowed or dogged with plaque (cholesterol) – referred to as atherosclerosis – reducing blood flow to the legs. PVD can lead to leg pain when walking (claudication), disability, and even amputation. Blocked leg arteries can be a red flag that other arteries, including those…