Balance Disorders

Balance problems can lead to a feeling of dizziness or as if the room is spinning. Some people feel as though they may fall down. These feelings can happen when lying down, sitting, or standing. Many body systems — including muscles, bones, joints, vision, the balance organ in the inner ear, nerves, heart and blood…

Computed Tomography (CT)

A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around the body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images, known as slices, of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues. A CT scan has many uses, but it’s particularly useful for diagnosing people who may have internal injuries…

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, is a highly-specialized life support system that sits outside of the patient’s body. It provides cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart and lungs are not working properly and are unable to sustain life. ECMO is often a last option for patients who have serious lung or heart failure…

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram (or echo) is a test of the heart using ultrasound waves and is used for diagnosing disease of the heart or its valves. Occasionally, contrast dye will be administered via IV to better see the heart. A Deborah^® physician may suggest an echocardiogram to: Check for problems with the valves or chambers of…

Echo Pixel True 3D

EchoPixel True 3D is an imaging system that takes existing CT and Echocardiogram capabilities to the next level with 3D virtual reality technology.

Atrial Septal Defect

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the septum, which is the muscular wall that separates the heart’s two upper chambers. An ASD is a congenital heart defect that happens when the septum does not form properly. If an ASD is larger than 2cm, patients have a greater risk of problems such as:…

Mitral Regurgitation

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a group of lung disorders in which lung tissue becomes inflamed and damaged. In people with interstitial lung disease, tissue between the air sacs in the lungs becomes stiff or scarred, and the air sacs are not able to expand completely. As a result, not as much oxygen can get to the…

Lung Disease

Lung disease is any condition in the lungs that prevents the lungs from working properly. There are three main types of lung disease: Airway diseases – These diseases affect the tubes that carry oxygen and other gases into and out of the lungs. A narrowing or blockage of the airways results in restricted airflow. Lung…

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a nervous system problem that causes extreme sleepiness and attacks of daytime sleep. Experts aren’t sure of its cause.