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
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
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
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received multiple quality award rankings from CareChex® Awards, an information service of Quantros, Inc. These rankings highlight PMC as a top healthcare organization in Kentucky and the nation. PMC was awarded seven distinct awards in four areas of specialties in multiple award categories. These awards are presented annually based on
