Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease refers to conditions that prevent one or more of the valves in the heart from functioning properly. Left untreated, heart valve disease can reduce the quality of life and become life-threatening. In many cases, heart valves can be surgically repaired or replaced, restoring normal function and allowing a return to normal activities.…

Beating Heart Bypass Surgery

Beating Heart Bypass Surgery is performed while the heart is still beating – a major advancement now available to Deborah patients. With off-pump technology, heart and lungs continue to function during the surgery, reducing the risk of stroke, lung, and kidney dysfunction, and memory loss. Benefits of off-pump surgery: Shortens the average hospital stay No…

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Imaging Services

Offering sophisticated imaging and diagnostic tools to existing patients and the general public

Cardiac Imaging

General Cardiology

Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s comforting to know that Deborah^®’s cardiology services are both comprehensive and patient-centric. Our general cardiology services offer patients labs, diagnostics and interventional tools in one convenient location – with the added benefit of an in-hospital setting. New patients can get a…

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Also called afib, atrial fibrillation is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. The heart rhythm is fast and most often irregular. In atrial fibrillation, the electrical impulse of the heart is not regular. This means parts of the heart cannot contract in an organized pattern. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to…

Congenital Heart Disease

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a problem with the heart’s structure and function that occurred at birth. ACHD can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect in the United States (there are over 1 million adults living with a congenital heart defect in…

Do You Know the Signs of a Heart Attack?

Recognizing when your symptoms may be serious can save your life.

Childhood Heart Defects Sometimes Don’t Show up Until Adulthood

Most adults are aware of the risks of “acquired” heart disease, but sometimes lurking beneath the surface are heart problems caused by “congenital” heart disease.