Each year more than 800,000 Americans have a heart attack, which translates into one heart attack every 40 seconds. Experiencing a heart attack can be an unexpected and life-altering event, but many times they remain undiagnosed. The American Heart Association estimates that about 20 percent of heart attacks are silent, meaning damage has been done
“You can’t have a great cardiothoracic surgery program without having a great team around you. I am lucky to practice at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky, as we have assembled an amazing team of cardiac specialists. Within this team, everyone helps to create an overall atmosphere of growth and advancement. I was
During February, also known as American Heart Month, there is a lot of information available on heart health and the importance of recognizing common warning signs of heart disease. Healthcare providers, especially those who work in heart-related fields, also stress the importance of the recovery process following a cardiac event, such as a heart attack
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
