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The Role of Prevention in Reducing Cardiovascular Health Care Costs
There is currently no evidence to support universal screening for CVD, similar to that for various types of cancer. But a recent study showed that improved detection and prevention of advanced subclinical CVD could have a big impact on long-term health and future health care costs.
Read More8 Smart Mobile Apps and Gadgets for Heart Health
As a team, cardiovascular health and technology experts have come together to develop a myriad of downloadable tools at your fingertips to help prevent and manage CVD. Here are a few apps and gadgets for heart health that you can use – and recommend to your patients.
Read MoreCan Eating Yogurt Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk?
Eating 8 ounces of low-fat yogurt before a meal can improve post-meal metabolism and therefore reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Read More6 Healthy Work-Life Balance Tips for Nurses
How can you go about achieving work-life balance? Use these tips especially for nurses to help guide the way toward a satisfying career and personal life.
Read More5 Signs You’re a Cardiovascular Nurse
Cardiovascular nurses work hard every day to help patients enjoy healthier and happier lives. While at times you might feel like your job is a lot to manage, the chances are good that you’ve become adept at overcoming obstacles with patience and resilience.
Read More5 Ways to Strengthen Nurse-Physician Relationships
Looking for ways to strengthen the nurse-physician relationship? Find effective communication strategies between nurses and physicians here.
Read MoreFriends from Across the Globe
We’re pleased to share this sweet story of a chance connection and friendship kindled at this year’s Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium.
Read More5 Time Management Tips for Busy Nurses
As a busy nurse, you may wonder how you can best manage your time while maximizing productivity and quality of care. We’ve created this handy list of time management tips for busy nurses to help you do just that.
Read MorePCNA joins PAD Task Force in Washington, DC
PCNA was proud to join the PAD Task Force is Washington, DC to to call for policies that address Peripheral Artery Disease. Read the press release issued by the Task Force.
Read MorePCNA’s Role in the New Hypertension Guidelines: An Interview with Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb
We talked to PCNA’s representative that helped develop the new Hypertension Guidelines. Cheryl Dennision Himmelfarb shared how the nursing perspective impacted the guidelines and how nurses will help shape their implementation.
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