TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is pleased to announce its cardiovascular services program performed the first electrophysiology (EP) ablation in Sumner County, a procedure that treats complex heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Peter Borek, clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, performed the complex cardiac procedure on August 20.The procedure examines and maps the electrical system within the heart to see what is going on inside the heart in greater detail.

If a patient is suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, an EP study can be performed to determine the location of the electrical “misfire” within the heart. The misfire can then be corrected by targeting the specific area of the heart and performing an ablation. TriStar Hendersonville performs right-sided ablations.

“We are excited to share another first for complex cardiac services offered north of Nashville,” said Justin Coury, chief executive officer. “Our expanded EP services reflect our dedication to providing patients with the latest technology and expert care for the best possible outcomes.”

For more information about our cardiology and imaging services, go to www.tristarhendersonville.com.

Cover Photo: Pictured from left to right are members of the cardiovascular services program team at TriStar Hendersonville: Jenny Russo, RT(R), Peter Borek, MD, Ashley Edwards, RN, and Cristy Pennington, CRNA

About TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center: TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, is a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a newly designated Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. For more information, call TriStar MedLine® at 615-342-1919. Visit us atTriStarHealth.com/Hendersonville, “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

About TriStar Health TriStar: Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region, comprised of 10 hospitals, 21 imaging centers, 93 physician offices, five freestanding ERs, eight outpatient surgery centers, 21 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks. TriStar Health utilizes advances in clinical technology and innovative procedures while delivering high-quality care. The TriStar Health network had over 900,000 encounters last year, including 478,000 ER visits, 93,000 inpatient admissions and 8,000 babies delivered. The network is supported by over2,400 physicians and 10,000 employees – including more than 2,800 nurses – who, above all else, are committed to the care and improvement of human life. TriStar Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. Learn more at TriStarHealth.com.