Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is a quick, noninvasive way to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The ankle-brachial index test compares the blood pressure measured at the ankle with the blood pressure measured at the arm. A low ankle-brachial index number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in the legs.

AFib

Neck

It’s common to experience neck pain or the occasional stiff neck. We rely on the bones, muscles, and ligaments in our necks to support and allow motion in our heads. Pain in the neck area may be a result of an inflammation or injury caused by any number of activities or sudden movement. Sudden jerking…

Community Outreach

Our Outreach Program provides health screenings and speakers to educate the public on cardiovascular health.

PAD Risk Assessment

Deborah Names Dr. Cara Garofalo as Pediatric Cardiology Chair

Deborah has named Cara Garofalo, MD, as Chair, Pediatric Cardiology. The appointment is effective immediately.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

Physician Referrals and Transfers

Learn more about physician referrals, transfers from other hospitals, and patient consultations.

Pulmonary Medicine

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…

Online Databases

The following is a list of databases available to DHLC staff members. Unrestricted databases are included and available to the general public. Remote access from a non-DHLC site to licensed databases such as EBSCOhost and OVID is available for staff members only. Access requires user ID and password information which is provided upon library registration or…