Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s Post

Aortic valve disease affects the functionality of the heart's valve, causing symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. Learn more about aortic valve disease from Interventional Cardiologist Richard Kovach, MD on the Deborah Health Report. Part 2 is out now! https://ow.ly/sWxy50SuSrS

Congratulations to Barbara George Johnson, J.D., Board of Trustees Chair at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. 🌟 She was recognized in South Jersey Biz’s 2024 Who’s Who in Healthcare, among the region’s top professionals who continue to advance the industry. Read more: https://ow.ly/C9wE50Sra5M

Cardiologist Cynthia Kos, DO, discusses advanced heart failure on the Hurley in the Morning radio show. She covers the diagnosis, management, and treatment of advanced heart failure, including the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and the importance of regularly monitoring advanced heart failure symptoms. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eYwk6GXs

Welcome, Summer! ☀️ As we embrace the warmth and sunshine, it's important to be mindful of how the summer heat can affect our heart health. High temperatures raise the risk of heart attacks, particularly for those with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Additionally, heat can speed up heart rates and lower blood pressure. Check out these tips to protect your heart from the heat all summer long. https://ow.ly/c7FW50S21yG

Welcome Sheena Rastogi, MD, to our medical team! Dr. Sheena Rastogi is a cardiologist and is board-certified in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree and completed a residency in internal medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. She went on to complete a fellowship in cardiology, training at Northwell Health – Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, and at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Rastogi is now accepting new patients at Deborah Specialty Physicians at Mount Laurel located at 3221 Rt. 38 West, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Request your appointment by visiting: https://ow.ly/h2KQ50SkiGh

We are honored to announce that Deborah Hospital Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the George T. Walker Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for our Capital Campaign, Deborah100: The Campaign. Thank you for your generous support!

Today is World Blood Donor Day! According to the American Red Cross, every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood. Whether for accidents, cancer treatments, surgeries, or chronic illnesses, blood is a lifeline for many. Yet, access to safe and sustainable blood is not universal. Need some motivation to give blood? ✅ You help others - your donated blood can potentially save up to three lives according to the American Red Cross. ✅ You’re among a select minority - less than 38% of the population is eligible to give blood or platelets. ✅ It only takes an hour. It’s simple and quick, and the actual donation only takes about 10 minutes.

Over 70 years, your heart beats 2.5 billion times, with the hard-working aortic valve maintaining a one-way outflow on each beat. But what happens when it becomes diseased or damaged with age? Tune into the Deborah Health Report with KYW’s Rasa Kaye and listen to Interventional Cardiologist Richard Kovach, MD discuss aortic valve disease. Listen here: https://ow.ly/iipH50Sc4kg