News and Articles

New Resource for Chronic Care Management

By PCNA | August 1, 2017

CMS has new codes for non face-to-face Chronic Care Management (CCM) services.

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How to Fit Ice Cream into a Heart-Healthy Diet

By PCNA | July 31, 2017

The bottom line: in moderation ice cream can be included in a heart healthy diet.

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Profile of a Member: Susan Halli Demeter

By PCNA | July 31, 2017

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. Spanish Proverb

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Marijuana Use: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

By PCNA | July 31, 2017

While there is evidence that marijuana is beneficial in easing some physical symptoms, it is clear there is much more to learn about both the benefits and the negative effects of the drug.

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Save the Date: Access to Innovative Medicines Webcast

By PCNA | July 7, 2017

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.

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Coconut Products – Are They Safe?

By PCNA | July 6, 2017

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.

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Profile of a Member: Heather Harker Ryan

By PCNA | June 1, 2017

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.

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Are LDL-Cholesterol Targets Back?

By PCNA | May 31, 2017

Two endocrinology groups recently issued new lipid-management guidelines that bring back LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) “targets”.

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GCNLF Flyer in Spanish and Chinese

By PCNA | May 4, 2017

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…

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Heart Failure Guidelines Update: Emphasis on Prevention

By PCNA | May 3, 2017

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.

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