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.
PulseSelect PFA System
Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System
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.
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’s (PMC) dedication to providing world-class quality healthcare close to home, has received national recognition. CareChex® recently named PMC’s Vascular Department number one in the state for patient safety. This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety, and performance of virtually all acute care hospitals providing this service. PMC’s vascular specialists help patients with
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry® Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019. PMC is one of the nation’s 225 hospitals to receive this honor recognizing its commitment to providing a higher level of care for heart attack patients. To receive this prestigious distinction, the hospital
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According to the American Heart Association, at least 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a quivering of the heart, or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots. People with AFib are at a significantly increased risk of stroke due to clot formation within the heart. The Pikeville Medical
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The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Heart and Vascular Institute continues to be one of the state and national leaders in cardiac care. On Monday, February 25, PMC conducted the Commonwealth’s first ablation procedure using the newly FDA-approved TactiCath™ Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™, Abbott’s TactiCath SE ablation catheter. This procedure is a major advancement
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911 Bypass Road, Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501
606-430-2201
