Browns Mills, N.J. – Deborah Heart and Lung Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). This prestigious recognition places Deborah Heart and Lung Center among fewer than 30 locations in New Jersey that are accredited in cardiac MRI, highlighting Deborah’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce images of internal anatomy to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. It creates detailed heart images without using radiation. This technology aids in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve failure, heart rhythm disturbances, heart failure and congenital heart defects. At Deborah, Cardiac MRI services are available five days a week. Our state-of-the-art MRI equipment and advanced imaging techniques support a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, all focused on providing the highest level of patient care.

The ACR® gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific requirements based on ACR® Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported back to the facility and provide the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.

“The accreditation is only given to facilities that adhere to rigorous standards, and we are proud that Deborah has achieved this Accreditation,” said Paul Antonucci, Senior Director of Imaging Services, Deborah Heart and Lung Center. “This accomplishment not only reflects our commitment to the highest standards of care, but it also underscores our dedication to providing the most advanced diagnostic tools for our patients.

About the American College of Radiology
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®), founded in 1924, is a 42,000-member medical association that advances patient care, medical practice and collaborative results through advocacy, quality standards, research, and education.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries. From performing the first adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries in New Jersey, to one of the highest-volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the nation, Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader overall and in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in North America; and is rated High Performing in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, COPD and TAVR by U.S. News & World Report. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.