Pictured left to right:

Allie Fry, APRN, FNP, FNP-BC, Gracie Beasley, APRN, Dr. William Lehmkuhler, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ali Homayuni, Interventional Cardiologist, and Amber Maynard, APRN

MURRAY, KY – Murray-Calloway County Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), equipped with the innovative Canon Alphenix Sky system. This advanced imaging technology will enhance the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions with greater precision, efficiency, and patient comfort.

The Canon Alphenix Sky is a next-generation interventional imaging system designed to provide exceptional image quality while reducing radiation exposure for both patients and clinicians. Its flexible, ceiling-mounted design allows for greater maneuverability, ensuring optimal positioning for a wide range of cardiac and vascular procedures.

“Our 21st Century state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory is going to allow us to expand cardiovascular care to Murray, Calloway and other surrounding counties to offer them immediate access for treatment of cardiovascular disease utilizing state-of-the-art equipment that is not available to most rural communities,” said Dr. Homayuni.

The new Cath Lab will be used for a variety of procedures, including coronary angiography, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, and peripheral vascular interventions. The system’s advanced imaging capabilities allow physicians to visualize intricate vascular structures in real-time, enabling faster and more precise decision-making during critical interventions.

“The cardiac catheterization laboratory at MCCH with its robust array of features reduces radiation without a cost of image quality, thereby creating a safer environment for the patient and the staff. The technology is current to date, and it is especially exciting that it will be able to accommodate the technology of tomorrow and will be able to integrate artificial intelligence with minimal to no downtime,” said Dr. Lehmkuhler.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital and Murray Cardiology together with Dr. Homayuni, Dr. Lehmkuhler and their team, remain committed to providing innovative cardiovascular care and ensuring patients have access to the latest medical innovations. The new Cath Lab is now fully operational and accepting patients.

In addition to the new canon system, an OCT (optical coherence tomography) was also installed.

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During percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) guidance with optical coherence tomography (OCT) compared to angiography helps physicians achieve improved stent expansion for a greater minimal stent area (MSA). OCT guidance during PCI is associated with a lower risk of stent thrombosis (ST), a potentially fatal complication of PCI procedures.

Patients interested in learning more about our Cardiology program can call Murray Cardiology at 270.762.1560 or visit www.murrayhospital.org.