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
The human body runs by some of the same basic systems as a home, including plumbing and electrical. Many people are surprised when they find out their heart’s rhythm is managed by electrical impulses. When a person’s heart gets out of rhythm, they are encouraged to see a cardiac electrophysiologist, a specialist who treats issues
Many are familiar with the phrase “My heart skipped a beat,” and for patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), this can have a more literal meaning. Atrial Fibrillation, is a heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated. AFib affects the top two chambers of the heart (the atria), causing
