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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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PCNA Responds to DAL Outcomes Trial Presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2012

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2012 Nurse practitioners should not lose focus on lowering LDL A new study released yesterday at the American Heart Association Scientific…

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New Drug Could Decrease Hospital Stay for Acute Heart Failure Patients

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 00:00 LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2012 PCNA urges members to get familiar with new options for AHF patients A new study, the RELAXin in Acute Heart…

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HPS2-Thrive Study Proves No Benefit From Adding Extended Release Niacin in Patients with Pre-Existing Cardiovascular Disease

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Saturday, 09 March 2013 13:12 SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2013 A new study, HPS2-THRIVE, presented at the ACC 2013 Scientific Session in San Francisco reveals that the addition of extended…

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Reminder Trial Finds Early Administration of Eplerenone in Patients with Acute Stemi Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Sunday, 10 March 2013 14:33 SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2013 The REMINDER trial, presented on Sunday at the American College of Cardiology 2013 Scientific Sessions, revealed that the addition of…

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PCNA Response: Tact Trial, ACC.13 Scientific Sessions

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Sunday, 10 March 2013 14:49 SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2013 The Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT), presented on Sunday at the American College of Cardiology 2013 Scientific Sessions, revealed…

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PCNA Response: Terisa Trial, ACC.13 Scientific Sessions

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Sunday, 10 March 2013 14:51 SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2013 The TERISA Trial, presented on Sunday at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2013, revealed data that shows the…

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