News and Articles

New Hypertension Recommendations and Guidelines: PCNA Statement

By PCNA | November 13, 2017

The lower definition of hypertension and new categories are designed to help people become aware of their risk earlier. Nurses and advanced practice nurses are ready to meet the challenge of implementing these new guidelines.

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Sedentary Time, Television, and CVD Risk

By PCNA | November 6, 2017

A study’s results suggests that television viewing has a more adverse association with cardiometabolic risk factors than other sedentary behaviors.

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New Global Report Finds Majority of People at High Risk of Stroke Not Being Screened for Common Risk Factors

By PCNA | October 4, 2017

New research released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, a division of The Economist, revealed that on average, more than 75 percent of people aged 65 and older worldwide are not being screened for common stroke risk factors during routine primary care examinations, even though this population is at high risk for stroke.

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Transcendental Meditation: A Simple Method to Avert and Reduce Heart Disease

By PCNA | October 3, 2017

Stress is one of the risk factors for heart disease that is easily modifiable—with the introduction of the transcendental meditation technique in the daily life of patients and healthcare professionals alike.

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Are Vegetarian Diets Heart Healthy?

By PCNA | October 2, 2017

Short answer: it depends. Like all who want to eat heart healthy, vegetarians need to be mindful in selecting nutritious foods and limiting foods and beverages with added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.

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Vaccines are Critical for Adults with Heart Disease

By PCNA | September 6, 2017

A recommendation from a provider is the most important predictor of a patient getting needed vaccines.

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Updated Decision Pathways for Non-Statin Therapies

By PCNA | September 6, 2017

The updated decision pathways include consideration of LDL-C targets, together with patient response to maximally tolerated statin therapy, to help guide treatment decisions regarding the use of non-statin therapies.

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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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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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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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