Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib or AF) is an irregular and sometimes very fast heart rhythm that can increase a patient’s chances of forming a blood clot in the heart, which increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 1 in 7 strokes are caused
When sudden illnesses and injuries occur, recognizing an ’emergency’ and ‘urgent’ situation can be confusing because both terms imply there is a medical need that needs be addressed quickly. However, urgent does not mean emergent. When a patient is facing a non-life threatening illness or injury, an urgent care clinic is the place to go.
During winter, staying healthy can present a unique set of challenges that differ from what is seen during warmer weather. During snow and ice events, there is an increased risk of several types of injuries and health concerns such as sprains, strains and fractures caused by falls on ice, heart-related issues brought about by shoveling
PIKEVILLE, KY (January 23, 2023) – Each year, during the January meeting of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Board of Directors, the new three-year term is considered for those whose terms are expiring and the annual election of officers is held. At the January 2023 meeting, long-time Chairman of the PMC board of directors, Ron
