Patient Responsibilities and Bill of Rights

This statement explains the responsibilities assumed by every patient of Deborah Heart and Lung Center.

Barbara Chamberlain

Having spent a career in healthcare – as a nurse, nursing administrator, educator, and lobbyist on behalf of nurses – I welcome my role on Deborah’s board, where my professional experience can help shape policy on behalf of the front-line caregivers in the Hospital’s high tech, acute-care floors. Dr. Chamberlain, a retired registered nurse, previously…

Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers

A canalith repositioning procedure can help relieve benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a condition which causes brief but intense episodes of dizziness that occur when moving one’s head. Vertigo usually comes from a problem with the part of the inner ear responsible for balance. BPPV occurs when tiny particles called otoconia in one part of…

Coronary Angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty is used to open clogged heart arteries. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon catheter that is inserted in a blocked blood vessel to help widen it and improve blood flow to the heart. Angioplasty can improve symptoms of blocked arteries, such as chest pain and shortness of breath.

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)

Understanding the Heart Killer – Coronary Artery Disease

Knee

Knee pain is very common and can have significant effects on quality of life. Both chronic and acute knee pain can hinder your ability to walk and perform everyday functions. Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, exercising, getting in and out of cars, and many other everyday activities can be affected due to knee pain. Injury, strain,…

EBSCOhost Mobile Access and iPhone Apps

EBSCOhost iPhone App An iPhone app is available from any EBSCOhost database. Supported devices include: iPhone iPad iPod Touch Questions? EBSCOhost Help EBSCOhost email EBSCOhost Mobile Access Now take EBSCO with you everywhere you go. Users of EBSCO’s leading research databases can conveniently search anytime and anywhere using EBSCO’s mobile access technology which is tailor-made…

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the venous wall and/or valves in the leg veins are not working properly, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart from the legs. CVI causes blood to collect in these veins. Veins return blood to the heart from all the body’s organs. To reach the heart,…

TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)

TransCarotidArtery Revasculartion (TCAR) is an advanced technique designed for high risk patients whose carotid arteries are blocked, and who are unable to tolerate a surgical endarterectomy. With traditional carotid endarterectomy, surgery is performed to remove plaque from the artery that supplies blood to the brain. TCAR offers a new approach for patients who are too…