News and Articles

The Mediterranean Diet’s Affect on Cardiovascular Health

By PCNA | May 1, 2017

Even eating a medium proportion of Mediterranean foods can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death.

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Cardiovascular Consequences of Childhood Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure

By PCNA | April 3, 2017

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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Announcing the 2017 Cardiovascular Nursing Award Winners

By PCNA | March 15, 2017

PCNA is excited to announce the winners of our slate of 2017 awards. PCNA is proud to recognize these individuals for their significant contributions to preventive cardiovascular nursing.

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Coming Soon – Bundled Payments and Incentives for Cardiac Rehabilitation

By PCNA | March 1, 2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will pilot new payment models soon, with a goal of shifting the focus from quantity to quality by encouraging hospitals and health systems to deliver better care at lower cost.

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Donna Louie – All Heart

By PCNA | February 28, 2017

It was love at first glimpse… orderly valves that kept blood flowing in one direction, elegant sweeping vessels feeding that perseverant muscle, relentlessly rising to the needs and challenges of the body.

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Is Calcium Safe – New Guidelines

By PCNA | February 27, 2017

There have been numerous studies showing a higher CVD risk for those who use calcium supplements, as well as many studies that have shown no association or have inconclusive evidence.

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Dr. Wei Jiang to speak on Depression and Anxiety in Heart Patients

By PCNA | February 1, 2017

Dr. Jiang is a clinical expert whose work advancing the use of mental stress testing represents a significant step toward personalized medicine practice in the mind-heart field.

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Profile of a Member: Carol Marsh

By PCNA | February 1, 2017

It is very rewarding to help patients navigate the journey from diagnosis to confidently living with heart disease. That often includes a lifestyle overhaul. However, knowledge is rarely all that is needed to empower patients to make lifestyle changes.

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Nurses’ Health Study, 40 Years and Counting

By PCNA | January 31, 2017

We take a look at the history and the future of the Nurses’ Health Study and share some of the most interesting findings from the cardiovascular perspective.

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5 Reasons to Attend the 2017 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium

By PCNA | January 31, 2017

You can earn 22 continuing education credits at the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, where you’ll find inspiration, rejuvenation, networking and fun. But if that’s not enough for you, consider the following 5 reasons to attend.

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