MaineHealth aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for cardiovascular patients through a consistent approach to care across all care settings. We use evidence-based clinical pathways, clinical decision tools and comprehensive patient care plans that provide a clear path forward - including self-care. Please use the evidence-based tools and resources listed below.
Clinical Guidelines and Referral Protocols
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Acute & Chronic Lower Extremity Ischemia
- AFIB
- Aortic Stenosis
- Bradycardia
- Chest Pain
- Complex Dyspnea
- Fainting Syncope
- Heart Failure (New Diagnosis)
- Heart Failure (Chronic)
- Heart Failure Zone Chart
- Home Health Diuretic Protocol
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines
- SNF Heart Failure Protocol
- Thoracic Aortic Pathology
- Vascular Surgery Referral Guidelines
- Water Pill Guide
Additional Resources
Disclaimer
The clinical guidelines and policies on this page assist clinicians in standardizing the evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients, with the goal of achieving optimal outcomes. The guidelines translate national recommendations and the best available evidence into local context. Adherence to these guidelines should limit unwanted or unintended variation in practice, but guidelines are not meant to be prescriptive. The clinician retains the responsibility to select the appropriate guideline for a particular patient and to use the guideline to the extent that it serves the individual patient. Any given approach must be carefully considered with each individual patient to ensure that an effective "shared decision making" process is in place, reflecting the patient's personal wishes, medical history, and family history.
Provider Referrals
If you are a provider who would like to refer a patient for MaineHealth cardiovascular services, please call 207-885-9905.