Lewiston Mass Casualty Updates

Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute

Heart & Vascular

"I'm grateful to be alive and have the chance to spend time with my wife and family."

Shortly after being discharged from another hospital, Andrew Palange developed severe shortness of breath and fatigue. He went to the Emergency Room at CMMC where he met cardiologists with the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Drs. Mark Kolasa and Arun Thukkani suspected Andrew had developed cardiogenic shock, a serious condition that occurs when the heart does not pump well and can lead to organ failure and death.

Andrew's Story

Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI) brings skilled medical specialists and innovative treatments to the people of central Maine and beyond, including rural areas whose residents previously had limited access to high quality care. We provide a wide array of services ranging from conservative medical care and rehabilitation to surgery for common, and sometimes complex, heart and vascular conditions.  We also focus heavily on educating our community and preventing disease before it develops.

Our cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other skilled professionals provide specialty care to inpatients at CMHVI and Central Maine Medical Center. Outpatient care is delivered from CMHVI’s Lewiston offices and at other locations throughout central and western Maine.

We are also committed to preventing stroke and providing rapid, appropriate treatment to stop or mitigate its debilitating effects. Recognized by The American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.