Posts by Eileen Handberg
Family History and Patient Health
This article on family history and patient health comes from PCNA President, Eileen Handberg, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC. There is a direct link between an accurate and complete family history and…
Read MoreAddressing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Ensuring that we are addressing ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) at the individual, organizational, and system level, across an individual’s lifespan, and taking into account social determinants of health and their…
Read More2022 Heart Failure Summit Recap
The number of adults in the United States with heart failure continues to skyrocket, with an estimated 8 million individuals affected by 2030.[i] Heart failure hospitalizes close to 1 million…
Read MoreClinical Trials: Leading the Way as a Cardiovascular Nurse
Clinical trials in medicine—including cardiology—are a cornerstone for understanding how treatments affect our patients. Historically, many clinical research projects focused on white, male participants of a particular age, and we…
Read MoreGlobal Nursing in 2022
With more than 27 million nurses globally, the importance of the Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF) continues to grow. In October, representatives from 12 countries gathered in person to learn about strategies to leverage nursing to advance global cardiovascular health, then discussed how to apply these strategies into their own region.
Read more about the meeting and GCNLF activities around the globe in our recent article.
Read MoreRecapping the 2022 Health Equity Summit
Health equity ensures that each person has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, which can lead to increased prevention of chronic diseases such as CVD as well as improved patient outcomes. PCNA partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists on the 2nd annual Health Equity Summit in September 2022. Learn key takeaways and watch the recordings in this article.
Read MoreAll About AFib
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and it is likely no surprise to cardiovascular clinicians that the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) continues to escalate. The prevalence has increased threefold…
Read MoreAdvancing the Cardiovascular Nursing Profession
Can you remember exactly what inspired you to be a nurse? For many of us, the calling comes in childhood. Maybe we are following in the footsteps of someone we…
Read MoreThe Power of Partnerships: PCNA’s Professional Partners
Effective healthcare is team-based, requiring the engagement and active involvement of a variety of generalists and specialists to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Likewise, professional organizations, including PCNA,…
Read More2022 Cholesterol Summit Recap: Closing the Gap in Optimal Cholesterol Management
PCNA’s one-day virtual Cholesterol Summit on May 12 provided learners opportunities to learn from thought leaders on closing the gap in optimal cholesterol management. Speakers included clinicians and patients from…
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