Pediatric Cardiology

Illness, diagnostic tests, screenings, and blood draws can be scary for anyone, but are especially hard for children. The specialists at Deborah Heart and Lung Center understand the unique needs of children – and their parents – when it comes to diagnosing and treating pediatric heart conditions, whether a patient has congenital structural defects or…

6abc Action News Facebook Live Chat with Cardiologist Ketan Gala, MD

In case you missed it, our Cardiologist Ketan Gala, MD, joined 6abc Action News on Facebook Live.

Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hand

Hand pain may result from many different causes and can be debilitating in daily life activities. The good news is that the painful symptoms associated with hand pain can be successfully treated and relieved in most instances. Hand pain can develop suddenly or may arise after years of mild, sporadic pain. In cases of hand…

World Heart Day Message From Dr. Kulpreet Barn on PHL 17

In honor of World Heart Day, Dr. Kulpreet Barn was on PHL 17 this morning to help celebrate.

Women’s Heart Center

Many women are surprised to learn that heart disease is the most dangerous threat to their health. The fact that cardiovascular diseases claim more women’s lives than the next 16 causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer, can be a sobering one. Studies show that women continue to receive less cardiovascular care across…

Heart-Healthy Living

Official State and Federal Proclamations Recognize Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s 100th Anniversary

Heart Failure and LVAD Implant Management

A left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted in patients to slow the progress of severe congestive heart failure. An LVAD assists a faulty left ventricle in pumping blood. Post-surgery, patients are trained in the management of a companion control device which regulates and monitors the LVAD. Patients…

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps the heart pump blood from one of the main pumping chambers to the rest of the body or to the other side of the heart.