Posts by PCNA
Save the Date: Access to Innovative Medicines Webcast
Join cardiovascular nurse specialists in a panel interview format as they share their experience and expertise in helping patients access novel lipid-lowering, heart failure, and anticoagulation therapies.
Read MoreCoconut Products – Are They Safe?
The national recommendations remain the same: foods high in saturated fat should be avoided if possible and, if consumed, limited to <7% of the daily intake.
Read MoreProfile of a Member: Heather Harker Ryan
It’s funny to think of myself as a cardiovascular nurse, because I wouldn’t call myself that. I am a pediatric nurse who thinks about my patient’s adult hearts.
Read MoreAre LDL-Cholesterol Targets Back?
Two endocrinology groups recently issued new lipid-management guidelines that bring back LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) “targets”.
Read MoreGCNLF Flyer in Spanish and Chinese
We have created an informational flyer to increase awareness of GCNLF and help recruit nurse leaders and professional organizations. Feel free to download the two-sided flyer for your use in…
Read MoreHeart Failure Guidelines Update: Emphasis on Prevention
Several aspects of the new ACC/AHA/HFSA updated heart failure guidelines place emphasis on HF prevention including early identification to halt the progression of symptoms.
Read MoreProfile of a Member: Ann Harvey
Enjoy the diversity of your job and listen to your patients.
Read MoreWeekend Warriors Take Heart
A study showed that “weekend warriors” who perform all their physical activity in one or two sessions during the week sufficiently reduced all-cause, CVD, and cancer mortality risks regardless of adherence to prevailing physical activity guidelines.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean Diet’s Affect on Cardiovascular Health
Even eating a medium proportion of Mediterranean foods can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death.
Read MoreCardiovascular Consequences of Childhood Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association concludes that the epidemiological, observational, and experimental evidence accumulated to date demonstrates the detrimental cardiovascular consequences of secondhand smoke exposure in children.
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