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…

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that results from an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery in the heart. While in the womb, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected by a temporary blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus as part of normal fetal circulation. The baby receives…

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a treatment for patients with coronary artery disease. It restores normal blood flow to the heart by creating a bypass around the blocked arteries. The bypass is done using a healthy blood vessel, or graft, that creates a new pathway for carrying blood to the heart.

Deborah Sponsors Free Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screenings for Teenagers

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