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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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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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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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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Should We Be Concerned About Dietary Sugar and CVD?

By PCNA | January 6, 2017

A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association found studies as far back as the 1960’s suggesting that sugar may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.S

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Nurse Leaders Gather in Barcelona to Tackle Global Cardiovascular Disease

By PCNA | October 27, 2016

A new CDC Vital Signs report reveals that at least 25 percent of Medicare Part D beneficiaries are not taking their blood pressure medicine as directed, which could have deadly consequences.

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Saturated Fats; Bad, Good or Indifferent?

By PCNA | September 6, 2016

Recommendations regarding dietary fats have been challenged in recent years. What do studies say?

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FH Diagnosis Codes Approved

By PCNA | July 6, 2016

Two new diagnosis codes have been approved for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): one for FH and one for a family history of FH.

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Call to Action: Physical Activity as a Vital Sign

By PCNA | June 6, 2016

The American College of Sports Medicine and Kaiser Permanente are calling for HCP to assess patients level of physical activity at every visit.

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