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Pediatric Cardiology

Illness, diagnostic tests, screenings, and blood draws can be scary for anyone, but are especially hard for children. The specialists at Deborah Heart and Lung Center understand the unique needs of children – and their parents – when it comes to diagnosing and treating pediatric heart conditions, whether a patient has congenital structural defects or…

Wound/Hyperbaric Center

Chronic, slow-healing wounds can be caused by a variety of health conditions, including those affecting circulation or specific types of injuries.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often prescribed for patients needing treatment for a wide range of injuries, conditions, and illnesses. At Deborah Heart and Lung Center, our physical therapy program is run in partnership with Ivy Rehab. Our program focuses not only on treating existing conditions, but also on helping prevent future injuries from taking place. With…

Heart-Healthy Living

PAD Risk Assessment

Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac ablation is a treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. Ablation can also be used to disconnect the electrical pathway between the upper chambers and lower chambers of the heart. The type of ablation performed depends upon the type of arrhythmia.

Paravalvular Leak Closure

A paravalvular leak is caused by a space between the patient’s natural heart tissue and a valve replacement. It occurs in a small number of patients who have had a valve replacement (mechanical or bioprosthetic) and most commonly affects the mitral valve, but it can also occur in the aortic and tricuspid valves. When a…

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure

The foramen ovale is a small hole or channel in the wall between the top two heart chambers that allows oxygenated blood to mix in a baby before it is born. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) refers to the condition that happens if the hole stays open after a baby is born. A catheter can be…

Transradial Catheterization and Interventions

Catheterization is a key diagnostic tool for cardiac health. Traditionally, a line is threaded through the femoral artery in the groin and up into the heart, requiring patients to lie flat for several hours, and remain flat and immobile for some time after the procedure. Although considered safe, there is some risk of bleeding with…