PMC Cardiothoracic Surgeon, M. Paul Randhawa, Jr., MD, FACS discusses some
of the challenges of treating heart surgery patients in our region.
COMPREHENSIVE CAPABILITIES
COMPREHENSIVE CAPABILITIES
Here at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky, we have assembled a team of cardiac specialists who bring a broad range of expertise to our program. We have coupled that with cutting-edge technology and have provided our team with the best equipment and operating rooms available. The combined result is comprehensive heart care for the people of our region that is second to none.
Irregular Heartbeat?
If you are experiencing irregular heart rhythms, particularly if those symptoms are combined with fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath, Pikeville Medical Center’s Electrophysiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the full breadth of conditions that involve the heart’s electrical system.
The Watchman
WATCHMAN is a permanent implant that offers an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners. It’s about the size of a quarter and made from very light and compact materials. If you have a history of bleeding or a lifestyle, occupation or condition that puts you at risk for bleeding, ask your doctor about the WATCHMAN Implant.
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
At Pikeville Medical Center, the future of heart surgery is no longer tomorrow. It’s today. Minimally-invasive options make procedures safer and less invasive. Trust our cardiac team to the care of your heart. Together. We are Saving Lives.
Heart Cath Lab
Pikeville Medical Center’s Cardiac Cath Lab has been nationally recognized in Cath Lab Digest.
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Heart and Vascular Institute has received official notification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) announcing their most recent chest pain accreditation. A team of surveyors from the ACC contacted the hospital to conduct a thorough review of the chest pain practices performed at PMC. Receiving this accreditation means that the
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At Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Press Conference Tuesday, November 27, plans were displayed, mapping out the future of heart care in the region. PMC Senior Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer, Cheryl Hickman began by outlining the history of heart care at the hospital. “In order to appreciate where we are now, you must understand
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is one of the few hospitals in the nation to provide the new Micra Leadless Pacemaker for their patients. PMC currently has two electrophysiologists, Michael Antimisiaris, MD (Dr. A) and Chase Reynolds, MD and both physicians have completed the extra training to provide this new advancement to the patients in the
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients have an increased risk of stroke and the new Watchman Device, sometimes called a left ventricle appendage occlusion device, could prove to be one answer to treating those patients. Not every AFib patient qualifies for this procedure, but a significant number of patients will. Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Electrophysiologist Michael Antimisiaris,
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