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.
In April 2023, Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Vascular/Endovascular surgeon Al Addasi, MD, performed an Arterial Thrombectomy procedure using a new, advanced device, the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ 7. Dr. Addasi was the first in Kentucky to utilize this technology, which uses computer-aided clot-detecting technology designed to speed up clot removal while leaving healthy blood circulating. This
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Blood circulation throughout the body is a key component of a person’s health as it supplies muscles and organs with the oxygen they need to function properly. When blood flow is reduced to the heart, a person can experience serious health issues that can become fatal if left untreated. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) performed its first procedure with the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System uses PFA – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) – for the treatment of qualifying patients with paroxysmal
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The human body runs by some of the same basic systems as a home, including plumbing and electrical. Many people are surprised when they find out their heart’s rhythm is managed by electrical impulses. When a person’s heart gets out of rhythm, they are encouraged to see a cardiac electrophysiologist, a specialist who treats issues
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Pikeville, KY 41501
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