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Ellen on her exercise bike | Doylestown Health

Ellen O'Brien of Huntingdon Valley, 80, is a vibrant, active woman who enjoys riding her exercise bike and playing soccer with her grandchildren. ­­­­­­­­­

When an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib) threatened to slow her down, Ellen's cardiologist introduced her to a groundbreaking solution -- Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA).

youth football team in play

Whether your child is a football player or a cheerleader, there’s always the chance they could suffer from a concussion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions account for nearly 15 percent of all high school sports injuries. If your child suffers a concussion during a sporting activity, they must be evaluated and treated as soon as possible.

Doctor, patient, ion robotic bronchoscopy | Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health's Cardio-Oncology program helps protect your heart when going through lung cancer treatment. 
Graphic of heart and vascular system
Your heart has its own electrical conduction system that coordinates your heartbeat, but people with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) have "faulty wiring” that causes problems with the way their heart contracts. AFib is a chaotic, irregular heart rhythm that increases your risk for stroke and other life-threatening conditions. Learn more about AFib and innovative treatment options from the heart rhythm experts at Doylestown Hospital.
AHA award, stroke, Get with the Guidelines, heart and vascular

Doylestown Hospital has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Woman checking blood pressure at home.
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. Still, leading a healthy lifestyle can help control many of the risk factors for heart disease.
Provider is taking blood pressure measurements for a patient | Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health remains committed to bringing quality education to the community.
Man hiking in woods making heart sign with his hands.

Doylestown Health is now offering Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR), a Medicare-approved program designed to improve cardiovascular health by teaching skills based on three pillars: Safe and effective exercise, heart-healthy nutrition, and a healthy mind-set.

Radiation oncology room | Doylestown Health

Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. While radiation is effective as a cancer treatment, it can also damage the heart and other organs and possibly cause secondary cancers. In recent years, radiation oncologists have developed techniques to better target radiation doses and reduce injury to healthy cells.

Doctor speaking with patient.
About 2.7 million people in the United States have AFib, and that number is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that 12.1 million people will be living with the condition by 2030. Stay ahead of AFib by getting to know the symptoms and learning more about innovative therapies available through our AFib Center.
Woman in restaurant refuses the offered salt | Doylestown Health
Are you one of the nine out of every 10 Americans who take in more than the recommended daily amount of sodium? Learn about this dietary mineral that affects the heart, the importance of a lower sodium diet, and simple ways to manage your sodium intake.
woman receiving hand therapy at Doylestown Health
We rely on our hands to interact with the world, but if overuse, injury or illness limits what we can do with them, a certified hand therapist can help.
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