“The diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for anyone — including lung cancer– but it’s certainly not a death sentence,” Dr. Costic emphasizes. “We have been able to make significant strides and CURE lung cancer.”
Watch VideoWhen one of Deborah’s lung specialists has identified a lung nodule, or lung mass, it is important to move quickly on confirming an accurate diagnosis. If the lung mass is cancerous, the sooner a treatment plan is put into place, the better the eventual outcome, since lung cancer spreads rapidly often without symptoms in its early stages, and as it grows, treatment becomes more complex at each stage.
Watch VideoAlways tired? You could have sleep apnea. Poor sleep quality affects everything from job performance, driving safety, personal relationships and intimacy to mental health, in addition to reducing oxygen saturation and elevating blood pressure. Listen to Marcella Frank, DO, interview explaining sleep apnea. https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/put-sleep-apnea-to-rest-for-better-heart-health
Watch Video“I beg my patients, if you’re having symptoms don’t stay home! Your life is too precious.” That’s Dr. Palmer’s message for anyone with heart disease symptoms who is staying away from their doctor, and running the risk of serious complications such as a heart attack.
Watch VideoZeeshan Khan, MD, The Director of the Deborah Institute for Sleep Medicine, is talking about sleep apnea in our new video: understanding what it is, and how to conquer it and get a good night’s sleep again!
Watch VideoDeborah’s Dr. Marcella Frank, a sleep medicine specialist, offers some tips on how you can find your personal snooze button. To hear the rest of Dr. Frank’s discussion on getting better sleep, listen to her podcast: https://demanddeborah.org/articles/sleep-your-way-to-better-health/
Watch VideoCardiologist Dr. Ketan Gala sat down with us to give a concise and helpful overview of heart disease. To hear Dr. Gala’s full conversation, check out our podcasts: https://demanddeborah.org/articles/cardiac-care-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/
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The director of our heart failure program, Dr. Kulpreet Barn, goes over the basics of HF in our new video. To learn even more, listen to Dr. Barn’s full podcast at https://demanddeborah.org/articles/thriving-with-heart-failure-disease/
Watch VideoDr. Zeeshan Khan, Director of the Deborah Institute of Sleep Medicine, discusses the negative effects of poor sleep on cardiovascular and overall health. He also offers tips for improving nighttime habits and getting better, more restorative sleep.
Watch VideoWe know that there are still a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine out there, so we asked some of our Deborah experts to come together and address these concerns.
Watch Video2020 was a very difficult year, for all of us. Deborah needed you and you were there. You, and scores of other like-minded individuals, chose to make a difference by supporting Deborah Hospital Foundation. Because of you, Deborah enters its 99th year as a beacon of hope for all who require our specialized expertise.
Watch VideoIf we all work together and practice these four simple steps, we can stop COVID-19 and end this pandemic: -Maintain 6 feet of social distancing -Wash our hands for at least 20 seconds -Wear masks to protect ourselves and those around us -Get vaccinated for safe, long-term protection
Watch VideoAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. In atrial fibrillation, the electrical impulse of the heart is not regular. This means parts of the heart cannot contract in an organized pattern. To learn more about A-Fib, visit: https://demanddeborah.org/conditions/atrial-fibrillation/
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Deborah Cardiologist Dr. Renee Bullock-Palmer discusses the basics steps every woman can take to protect her health.
Watch VideoDeborah’s Surgery department has received a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
Watch VideoDeborah Heart and Lung Center is now affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute! The Cleveland Clinic heart program has been U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 ranked program for cardiology and heart surgery for the past 25 years, and it will help Deborah further elevate cardiovascular care for patients in the region.
Watch VideoAt Deborah, patient safety is very critical to us!” Pulmonologist Dr. Khan explains why getting your medical conditions treated is so important right now. To learn more about the steps Deborah is taking to keep you safe, visit www.DemandDeborah.org/safety-first
Watch VideoSeptember is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and what better way to begin the month than with a major announcement: our Electrophysiology Team is celebrating their 2,000th Stereotaxis Robotic Ablation!
Watch VideoOur Sudden Cardiac Arrest can strike without any symptoms and devastates families, so we encourage you to share this video to spread the word about the program.
Watch VideoDr. Raffaele Corbisiero explains a closed loop stimulation pacing system that helps patients whose sudden loss of blood pressure — which causes fainting — is caused by stress and emotional triggers.
Watch VideoDeborah celebrates one year of our cardiac rehab program. Helping us out were two of our inspiring patient success stories: Deb and Karen.
Watch VideoAtrial Fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes part of the heart to beat more quickly than the rest, with a wide variety of symptoms. Our electrophysiologist Dr. Corbisiero goes into detail about this disease in new video.
Watch VideoWant an easy to remember rule that will help you and your family stay safe during the Pandemic? Look no further than the 6-20-100 rule!
Watch VideoThis year during Nurses Week, our nurses have faced challenges unlike any they have ever seen before. But in spite of everything, our nurses have found a way to rise above and continue to provide an unparalleled quality of care.
Watch VideoOur staff were so proud to “clap out” one of our patients who went home after a successful cardiac procedure even though she had COVID-19 and had to recover in an isolation unit. Congrats to all!
Watch VideoHere at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, world class heart care begins with keeping you safe. That’s why we are focused on patient safety first – always!
Watch VideoAt Deborah Heart and Lung Center, our commitment is always to provide the safest environment and highest quality patient care and experience. That’s why we believe that world class heart and lung care begins with patient safety.
Watch VideoStop neglecting your health, heart disease doesn’t stop!” This is Dr. Gala’s advice for anyone who may have delayed their medical care these past few months.
Watch VideoDid you Deborah Heart and Lung Center has partnered with NFL Alumni (NFLA)? This partnership ensures that former football players and their families, regardless of where they live, can access Deborah’s nationally-renowned medical services.
Watch VideoDeborah Heart and Lung Center has formed a powerful alliance with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, working together to give New Jersey families the most sophisticated heart team in America.
Watch VideoWhat is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)? Why does it occur in children and adolescents? How do we identify and prevent sudden cardiac arrest? The head of our pediatric cardiology department, Dr. Cara Garofalo, answers all these questions and more in our video on SCA.
Watch VideoDeborah is South Jersey’s complete heart failure center, and thanks to our complete team approach you never have to leave Deborah for your heart failure treatment. The director of the program Dr. Kulpreet Barn explains the program in our video.
Watch VideoA diagnosis of heart failure can be a very scary thing, but at Deborah we have a wide variety of treatments available to our patients. The Director of our Program Dr. Kulpreet Barn explains these treatments, and discusses how the most important thing is to be diagnosed and treated early.
Watch VideoPAD is a common yet serious disease affecting 8 to 12 million people in the United States—particularly those over age 50. The disease develops when arteries in your legs become clogged with plaque—fatty deposits that limit blood flow to your legs.
Watch VideoBlood sugar is well known as an indicator of diabetes, but as diabetes and heart disease are so closely linked knowing your blood sugar is also crucial for your heart health. Cardiologist Dr. Alan Ghaly explains why it’s important to pay attention to this number.
Watch VideoOf all the vital health numbers, blood pressure might be the one people know best: everybody knows healthy is 120/80. Cardiologist Dr. Alan Ghaly explains how to make sense of blood pressure readings in the face of changing guidelines.
Watch VideoThere are four important health numbers that can tell your physician a lot about the health of your heart. We want everyone out there to protect their health by knowing their numbers.
Watch VideoThis video will show you how to use your computer for a telemedicine appointment with Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoThis video will show you how to use your smartphone for a telemedicine appointment with Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoDeborah surgeon Joseph Costic, DO explains why we are now more confident than ever in the fight against lung cancer.
Watch VideoCardiologist, Denise Zingrone, DO, discusses why you need to get enough sleep for a healthy heart on PHL17.
Watch VideoAndrew Martin, MD, chair of our Pulmonary Medicine department, appeared on the PHL17 morning news to discuss this scary possibility, as well as the differences between Flu and COVID symptoms and vaccines.
Watch VideoThis year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association finds numerous states earned failing grades on efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes. Dr. Andrew Martin, Chair of Pulmonary Medicine at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, spoke with PHL17 to share ways that we can end tobacco use.
Watch VideoPeople are deciding if they want to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, but many still have questions. Dr. Palmer was recently a guest on PHL17 Morning News to help answer some of those questions.
Watch VideoOur very own Dr. Pompili was on PHL 17 this week talking about his six sleep tips to help you establish and stick to a healthy sleep schedule, and how the quality of your sleep affects the rest of your body.
Watch VideoSince so many of us have been cooped up at home the last several months, here are Dr. Krathen’s summer health tips for getting back into our fit, trim, and heart-healthy selves.
Watch VideoDr. Kulpreet Barn was on PHL 17 to reinforce that you need to put your health first by keeping up with your medical conditions, see your physicians regularly, and don’t put off getting any unusual symptoms checked out.
Watch VideoSeamus is a typical active teenager: he swims, he rides BMX, he plays soccer, and more. But when he began fainting for no reason, his parents took him to one of the top pediatric cardiology programs in the region at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoChris and Kelly Hurst of Brigatine, NJ take us on a journey of healing. Doctors at Deborah discovered a hole in Chris’ heart and were able to repair it.
Watch VideoKaren and Joe Magrini relate the story of how a common cold led to Karen undergoing life-saving open heart surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoBob started slowing down with the onset of diabetes and as his weight increased. With the help of The Bariatric Center at Deborah, he now enjoys playing with his grandchildren, and when he dances, he never misses a beat!
Watch VideoToms River, NJ Police Officer Chris Leighton relates his experiences. He tells of his heart attack and how he received life-saving, open heart surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoLaura Jordan of Bayonne is celebrating her 101st birthday, thanks to a cutting-edge cardiac surgery that gave her a new lease on life. Check out our video to learn about Mrs. Jordan’s journey to and history with Deborah.
Watch VideoDr. Greg Olsen, our Red Tie Gala Honoree, has a incredible connection to Deborah. This connection led Dr. Olsen to donate $5 million to Deborah100: The Campaign, the largest single gift in our history. We know you will enjoy the amazing story of how Dr. Olsen went to space, with the help of Deborah.
Watch VideoMark Harding’s heart was failing: he was so weak he could barely get out of bed, and was out breath after walking only a few steps. His wife Christine was afraid to leave house because she feared Mark might pass away while she was out. Check out our new patient journey video, and find out how Deborah gave Mark and Christine their lives back!
Watch VideoDeborah’s team of Interventional Cardiologists have pioneered a new device at Deborah – the IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon. Deborah is proud to be among the first hospitals in the area to offer this new minimally-invasive treatment for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Watch VideoTAVR stands for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. This procedure is for people who have been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and are considered either high-risk or too sick for open heart surgery.
Watch VideoDeborah was among the first in the region to implant the newly FDA-approved WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant. This is a breakthrough for patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Watch VideoThis video describes the Heartmate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device, for patients with advanced heart failure.
Watch VideoThe RADIANCE-HTN clinical study is a randomized, controlled study to provide additional information about the Paradise Renal Denervation System intended to treat high blood pressure. It is designed to evaluate the Paradise Renal Denervation System in patients currently uncontrolled on three or more blood pressure medications.
Watch VideoOur electrophysiologist Dr. Corbisiero describes treatments for Atrial Fibrillation, including one of the most exciting and promising treatments: Robotic Ablation.
Watch VideoCould you have A-Fib? This is the most common heart rhythm problem in the world. It affects about 2% of Americans! Deborah Electrophysiologist Dr. Corbisiero and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Ice are here to tell you more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this condition.
Watch VideoMany people with Atrial Fibrillation don’t take important blood thinning medication as prescribed by their doctor, which poses a serious risk to their health. At Deborah, there is an exciting treatment option for A-Fib patients that provides an alternative to long term blood thinners medication: The Watchman procedure. Dr. Ice and Dr. Corbisiero are here to tell you more about it.
Watch VideoThe Micra™ is a pacemaker that is as small as a vitamin and can be implanted without leaving any scars.
Watch VideoThe Pantheris™ lumivascular atherectomy system is an innovative image-guided therapy which, for the first time ever, allows physicians to see and remove plaque simultaneously during atherectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that involves cutting plaque away from the artery and clearing it out to restore blood flow.
Watch VideoThe TriVascular Ovation Prime® Abdominal Stent Graft System 1 is one of the many minimally invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair options available at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Watch VideoThe MitraClip is a new minimally-invasive treatment for patients whose mitral valve is leaking, but who are too high of a risk for open heart valve repair or replacement surgery.
Watch VideoTAVR is for people who have been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and are considered either high-risk or too sick for open heart surgery. This less invasive procedure is different than open heart surgery.
Watch VideoCardioMEMS is a tool available at Deborah Heart and Lung Center for monitoring patients with congestive heart failure and catching issues even before symptoms appear.
Watch VideoIn our latest physician bio video, you can get to know Deborah Specialty Physician’s newest endocrinologist Dr. Navinder Jassil. She explains her philosophy of caring for the whole patient, and how she helps to give her patients the tools they need to meet their healthcare goals.
Watch VideoMeet Alan Ghaly, DO, a cardiologist with Deborah Specialty Physicians. Dr. Ghaly explains his philosophy for treating patients, how he tailors his treatments to their personal lives, and the team approach that helps patients feel their best.
Watch VideoGet to know Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Courtney Krathen, and find out how she uses preventative care to keep her patients healthy, so they won’t need to see her in the Cath Lab.
Watch VideoLearn about why he thinks Deborah® is special and why the hospital’s specializations ensure the more advances and the best outcomes.
Watch VideoLearn about her hopes that patients come in with an open mind, how she views the patient-physician relationship and why she chose Deborah.
Watch VideoLearn about his role in helping bring the newest technologies to Deborah® and his excitement about helping people get their lives back.
Watch VideoLearn about her focus on preventative medicine and her drive to ensure that patients are able to enjoy their daily lives.
Watch VideoLearn about his excitement about the ever-evolving technologies that help him treat patient symptoms and why he chose medicine.
Watch VideoLearn about how she feels the pathology department contributes to the hospital and patients as a whole and about her excitement about genetics.
Watch VideoLearn about his philosophy on the “Art of Medicine,” his drive to teach patients about healthy and active lifestyles and his view on the whole patient.
Watch VideoLearn about his typical day and why he’s excited about minimally invasive procedures that allow him to help more people than ever before.
Watch VideoLearn about why be chose electrophysiology and his excitement about the tools and teams of support available at Deborah®.
Watch VideoLearn about his philosophy on being aggressive early and his thoughts on the importance of the team approach to treatment.
Watch VideoLearn about his philosophy of providing patients with all their options and encouraging input in the decisions made about their own care.
Watch VideoLearn about his commitment to compassion and why he’s excited about the development of endovascular techniques for treating aortic aneurysms.
Watch VideoLearn about why she chose Cardiology, why she believes trust is critical and how important she feels it is to provide whole patient care.
Watch VideoLearn about what inspired him to become a physician, why he chose Deborah®, and about his patient education philosophy.
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