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PCNA Board Member Jo-Ann Eastwood Leads Cardiovascular Patient Trial with UCLA
Mobile health (m-health) apps are still in their beginning stages, however, many researchers and advocates hope they will soon contribute to major advances in the treatment of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.
Read MorePCNA Convenes First Annual Global Nursing Leadership Forum in NYC
PCNA convened the first Global Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Nursing Leadership Forum this October, which gathered internationally recognized nurse leaders to formulate a “Draft Master Plan” to address CVD and stroke prevention challenges encountered by nurses worldwide.
Read MorePCNA Shows Support For WHF World Heart Day This September
(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), based in Madison, Wis., is proud to announce its support of this year’s World Heart Federation (WHF) World Heart Day, taking…
Read MorePCNA Expresses Support For World Thrombosis Day
(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., is proud to express their support for this year’s World Thrombosis Day, taking place on Monday October…
Read MorePCNA Call For Abstracts Begins This September
(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., will hold its 21st Annual Symposium in Anaheim, CA, this April 8-11, 2015. During the symposium, healthcare…
Read MoreHeart Disease and Stroke Rates Have Dropped Significantly in the Last Decade
For Immediate Release Madison, WI (August 19, 2014) President of Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), Barbara Fletcher, RN, MN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN makes statement following news published yesterday that the…
Read MoreThe Value of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
(July 16, 2014) In 2008, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the American Society of Hypertension (ASH) published “Call to Action on Use and…
Read MoreBarbara J. Drew Receives American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award
For Immediate Release (July 2, 2014) The American Heart Association (AHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. Each year, AHA honors a…
Read MorePCNA to Offer Continuing Education on Acute Coronary Syndrome This July
(June 26, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., will host a live webinar, “Acute Coronary Syndrome: Safe Transition to Home… and Health” at 1 p.m.…
Read MorePCNA to Host Session at AAHFN Conference; New Heart Failure Patient Education Tools Launching Soon
For Immediate Release (June 20, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., will be attending the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) 10th Annual Conference…
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