The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain, awarding the hospital the prestigious Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI. This accreditation follows a rigorous onsite evaluation of PMC’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients experiencing heart attacks.
Eastern Kentucky is once again grappling with an overwhelming crisis as catastrophic flooding has ravaged the region. Thousands of families have been displaced, homes have been destroyed and critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been washed out, leaving many isolated and in dire need of help. The road to recovery will be long and
The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) reached a significant milestone on Wednesday, March 5th as it performed its 100th Hybrid AF™ Therapy procedure. PMC is proud to be one of only three hospitals in Kentucky—and among a select few nationwide—offering this advanced treatment. Hybrid AF™ Therapy is an
The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to advance patient care with minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), offering a safer alternative to open-heart surgery for qualifying patients with valve disease. Having performed hundreds of successful procedures, the hospital is providing quicker recovery times and improved quality
