Implantable Loop Recorder

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…

Mitral Valve Repair With MitraClip^®

MitraClip is a minimally-invasive treatment option for patients whose mitral valve is leaking. This leakage occurs when the valve no longer closes properly between the two left chambers of the heart. When the valve closes properly, blood flows in one direction. When it doesn’t close properly the blood regurgitates and flows backwards in the heart.…

Treadmill Stress Testing

A treadmill stress test is used to measure the effect of exercise on a patient’s heart. This test may be ordered if a patient: Is having chest pain Has angina that is getting worse or happening more often Has had a heart attack Has had angioplasty or heart bypass surgery Is going to start an exercise program and…

Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)

Computerized Dynamic Posturography

Computer dynamic posturography is used to evaluate the coordinated integration of the eyes, inner ear, and muscles and joints involved in maintaining balance. CDP may also be used in rehabilitation therapy to help retrain how patients balance and/or to strengthen certain parts of the body.

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…

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a surgery to help with weight loss. During surgery, a large portion of the stomach is removed. The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food one can eat, allowing patients to feel full after eating smaller amounts of food.

Pediatric Echocardiography

A pediatric echocardiogram is a test performed on children that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It is used to help diagnose defects of the heart that are present at birth. This test is done to examine the function, heart valves, major blood vessels, and chambers of a child’s heart from outside…

Transesophageal Echocardiogram

A transesophageal echo (TEE) test is a type of echo that uses an endoscope to guide the ultrasound transducer down the esophagus. This allows the physician to see pictures of the patient’s heart without the ribs or lungs getting in the way. The test is used to: Check how well the heart’s valves and chambers are working…