Posts by PCNA
FH Diagnosis Codes Approved
Two new diagnosis codes have been approved for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): one for FH and one for a family history of FH.
Read MoreHistoric Mexico Declaration on Circulatory Health
Dozens of leading organizations came together to sign the Mexico Declaration on Improving Circulatory Health for All People.
Read MoreGCNLF Leaders Publish Editorial in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Nurses are the largest health care discipline in the world managing cardiovascular disease (CVD), and our involvement in CVD and stroke prevention has resulted in improved outcomes for our patients.…
Read MoreGlobal Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum Launches Comprehensive Online Resource
The Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF), an initiative of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), today announced the launch of a new global patient education resource and information clearinghouse…
Read MoreGlobal Leaders in Preventive Cadiovascular Nursing Convene in NYC
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) convened its first Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF) in October of 2014, bringing together a collective of internationally recognized nurse leaders from around…
Read MoreGCNLF at World Congress of Cardiology July 2016
As GCNLF begins to expand its global presence and work to engage and mobilize an international community of nursing leaders, representatives will be connecting with colleagues and presenting at the…
Read MoreCall to Action: Physical Activity as a Vital Sign
The American College of Sports Medicine and Kaiser Permanente are calling for HCP to assess patients level of physical activity at every visit.
Read MoreACC/AHA/HFSA Update on New Pharmacological Therapy for Heart Failure Released
The professional organizations released new guidelines that include two new pharmacological therapies for heart failure.
Read MoreNutrition Label Gets a Makeover
For the first time since they were introduced in 1993, nutrition labels will be getting an update soon. The changes are designed to make it easier for consumers to make healthy decisions about their foods.
Read MoreFirst National Policy and Science Summit on Women’s CV Health
The Summit’s focus was to provide policy & research recommendations regarding women, atrial fibrillation and stroke risk.
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