Posts by Lisa Maher
Refresh, Reflect, and Re-engage this Heart Month
Happy Heart Month to my colleagues across the globe! Thank you for all you do each and every day to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease. Each February, we are afforded…
Read MoreRecap of Cardio Connections: Hypertension and Beyond
Cardiovascular-focused healthcare professionals can make a significant impact in both hypertension and stroke risk reduction and management, leading to positive patient outcomes that would otherwise not be attainable. Cardiovascular (CV)…
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Know About the 2024 Stroke Guideline
In the US, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability,1…
Read MoreIncreasing Participation in Clinical Trials by Those in Rural Areas
Clinical trials investigate the safety and efficacy of medications and devices and are the basis for clinical guidelines and practice changes. Ensuring that clinical trial enrollment effectively reflects representative populations,…
Read MoreGaps in Applying Current Guidelines for LDL-C Lowering
Hypercholesterolemia continues to be one of the primary modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet cholesterol management remains an ongoing challenge for healthcare professionals and patients. In this article,…
Read MoreThe Role of Nurses in Supporting Patients with Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than 80 million people in the US—more than 4 in 10 adults and nearly 2 in 10 children. The disease puts individuals…
Read MoreAFib: Rhythm, Rate, and Risk Reduction
Diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) necessitates a balance of rate, rhythm, and risk reduction strategies to help control and manage symptoms and lower patient risk for stroke. Assessing…
Read MoreHelping with Healthy Equity
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be highly preventable. Yet, despite the vast network of clinical settings and prevention and management strategies available to help patients reduce their risk for cardiovascular…
Read MoreSleep: A Precious Commodity
Did you wake up this morning refreshed and ready to tackle your to-do list with focus and energy? Or did you lean on coffee, caffeinated tea, or energy drinks to…
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle Changes — Even During the Holidays
Using SMART goals can you and your patients make healthy lifestyle changes during the holidays and beyond. We’ve made it through one major holiday that’s focused on giving thanks, celebrating…
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