PMC Cardiothoracic Surgeon, M. Paul Randhawa, Jr., MD, FACS discusses some
of the challenges of treating heart surgery patients in our region.
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.
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 provides a comprehensive heart and vascular program for the region. They provide a full range of services for patients so that advanced procedures can be performed locally eliminating long-distance travel. PMC installed three new state-of-the-art cath labs that feature advanced technology and imaging systems enabling physicians to provide cutting-edge care. The equipment
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is once again celebrating national recognition, being named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation in patient safety for Heart Attack Treatment by CareChex (R). This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety and performance of nearly all acute care hospitals providing this life-saving service. One common quality measure created
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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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