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.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation are both programs that involve exercise and educational components, but each group is geared differently. Individuals who are diagnosed with heart disease or have undergone heart surgery may be candidates for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at PMC. Patients who have any chronic pulmonary disease that causes shortness of breath and a
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Experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pains, changes in heart rate or rhythm or high blood pressure? These symptoms may indicate a heart condition. Dr. Rodney Handshoe, Dr. Hamid Nawaz, Dr. Raymon Nelson and Dr. Madhava Pally, cardiologists at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases
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As seen on a recent national marketing campaign, the WATCHMAN device is used with patients who meet certain criteria regarding an Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) diagnosis. PMC has two Electrophysiology specialists, Dr. Chase Reynolds and Dr. Michael Antimisiaris, who regularly implant WATCHMAN devices in patients who are identified as high risk for stroke. The WATCHMAN is
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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is proud to be home to one of the most advanced Heart and Vascular Institutes in the region. Eastern Kentucky has a high rate of heart disease and vascular conditions. It is extremely important to have a dedicated and highly skilled team caring for patients facing these issues. The PMC Heart
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911 Bypass Road, Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501
606-430-2201
