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).
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.
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.
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 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.