If you are experiencing irregular heart rhythms, particularly if those symptoms are combined with fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath, Pikeville Medical Center’s Dr. Chase Reynolds, Dr. Michael Antimisiaris and Dr. Joseph Souza specialize in diagnosing and treating the full breadth of conditions that involve the heart’s electrical system.
Hybrid AF™ Therapy combines two types of ablation. The goal of an ablation is to stop the atrial fibrillation, or to make the episodes shorter and less frequent. Hybrid AF Therapy is used to treat long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation by creating lesions inside (endocardial RF) and outside (epicardial) of the heart in an effort to stop the erratic electrical signals that cause atrial fibrillation.
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. 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.
The first step to find out if you’re a candidate for WATCHMAN is making an appointment with a cardiologist to discuss your options.
The heart plays a critical role in the overall well-being of the human body. Because of this, the devoted staff at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a wide range of services to address various cardiovascular concerns, from routine check-ups to the management of complex heart conditions.
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Cardiac Electrophysiologists at the Heart & Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center are well-equipped to treat patients experiencing all types of irregular heart rhythms. Electrophysiologists are commonly referred to as “electricians of the heart,” and PMC has an experienced team of electrophysiologists which includes Dr. Chase Reynolds, Dr. Michael Antimisiaris and Dr.
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart arrhythmia, impacting more than 5.1 million people in the United States. AFib is defined as an abnormal heart rhythm originating from the top chamber of the heart called the atrium. With this condition, the top chambers of the heart quiver or “fibrillate”, hence the name, Atrial Fibrillation.
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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
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