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PCNA celebrates the 50th anniversary of Surgeon General’s report: Smoking & Health

By PCNA | January 30, 2014

This month, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1964 Surgeon General’s report: Smoking and Health. PCNA president Kathy Berra publicly supports this latest…

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PCNA Prevention Challenge Promotes Heart Disease Awareness, Prevention

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Friday, 15 February 2013 00:00 MADISON, Wis., February, 15, 2013 PCNA Prevention Challenge asks hospitals and organizations to create programs dedicated to heart health and share their stories to win…

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What You Need to Know About the FDA Changes to Statin Drug Labels

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 00:00 Madison, Wis., February 29, 2012 PCNA provides education to patients and providers about managing risk factors for heart disease with evidence-based treatments The Food and…

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Studies Show Health Education in Schools Leads to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Children

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Sunday, 25 March 2012 00:00 CHICAGO, March 25, 2012 Childhood behaviors have a significant impact on lifetime risk for heart disease Information released at the American College of Cardiology Scientific…

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New Study at the ACC Scientific Session Reveals Bariatric Surgery May Be An Option for Obese Diabetics

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Monday, 26 March 2012 00:00 CHICAGO, March 26, 2012 A new study released Monday at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session indicates that bariatric surgery improves glycemic control better…

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Underserved Gain Access to More Preventative Services with Affordable Care Ruling

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Thursday, 28 June 2012 00:00 MADISON, Wis., June 28, 2012 PCNA Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Health Care Reform Law Lola A. Coke, PhD, APRN-BC, CNS, FAHA, FPCNA,…

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Coach Trial Confirms Effectiveness of NP/CHW Intervention for CVD Risk Reduction Among Underserved Populations

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Sunday, 04 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 2, 2012 Cost-effectiveness of COACH Trial reviewed at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2012 The Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health (COACH) Trial,…

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New Study at the AHA Scientific Sessions Reveals That Daily Multivitamin Does Not Prevent Heart Disease

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Monday, 05 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 5, 2012 PCNA to Nurses: Stick to trusted strategies for heart disease prevention A new study released today at the American Heart…

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New Trial Suggests Patients Are More Likely to Take Multiple Heart Medications if Combined in One Pill

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Monday, 05 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 5, 2012 PCNA urges nurses to find new ways to effectively support patient compliance to medical therapies for CVD risk reduction A…

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Study Reveals Hypertension Likely to Go Undiagnosed in Young Adults

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2012 PCNA urges all health care professionals to identify CVD risk factors A new study released today at the American Heart…

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