Posts by PCNA
Understanding Lipoprotein(a): A Three-Part Podcast Series
In the realm of cardiovascular health, understanding nuanced risk factors is paramount. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a significant independent risk factor for heart attack, stroke, aortic stenosis, and more. Elevated…
Read MoreRace and Heart Disease in America: 2023 Policy Update
Newly elected lawmakers and shifting healthcare policy priorities open opportunities, or gaps, in education and awareness about ways to reduce disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and access to care. To…
Read MoreA Continued Call to Action: Cardiovascular-Related Maternal Mortality
In our commitment to advancing maternal health, PCNA’s Advocacy Committee and other PCNA leaders present a renewed call to action in the fight against cardiovascular-related maternal mortality. Our Advocacy Committee…
Read MoreNavigating Chapter Leadership: 7 Tips from PCNA’s Southern Nevada Chapter
Thank you to the Southern Nevada Chapter leaders for sharing their tips on navigating chapter leadership. PCNA chapters, fueled by dedicated volunteers, are essential to the work of advancing preventive…
Read MoreQuest to Establish System-Wide Nursing Journal Club During Covid-19: An Evidence-Based Approach
Cardiovascular nurses and clinicians can benefit from participation in journal clubs to enhance professional development and evidence-based practice competency, gain access to scientific literature they might not be aware of, acquire and disseminate new knowledge, and implement evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
Read MoreCardiovascular Health Among Immigrants and Displaced Populations
Immigrants and refugees face various health concerns that require early and rapid interventions to prevent adverse health outcomes. Nurses are pivotal in promoting cardiovascular health as they are equipped to provide equal and equitable healthcare in diverse settings.
Read MorePCNA Attends the 76th World Heart Assembly
PCNA recently had the honor of attending the 76th World Heart Assembly in Geneva, which kicked off on May 19, 2023. This assembly brought together health ministers and policymakers from…
Read MoreRecognizing Excellence: The 2023 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Award Winners
At the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium each year, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by individuals and institutions to the field of cardiovascular nursing and the…
Read More2023 Poster and Abstract Winners
PCNA annually extends an invitation to nurses and other healthcare professionals to present abstracts on cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management at the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium. The submitted abstracts can…
Read MoreHomozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Addressing Extreme LDL-C
Addressing extreme lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) early can help improve patient outcomes and avoid atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in even the…
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