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PCNA Publishes Position Paper on Oral Antiplatelet Adherence

By PCNA | May 4, 2015

A recent survey found that 52 percent of ACS patients who were currently taking an oral antiplatelet have missed taking or changed the way they take their prescribed OAP therapy.

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New Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Announced

By PCNA | June 5, 2014

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) joined the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in Washington D.C. to present a joint education session on An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and…

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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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PCNA Endorses American Heart Association Science Advisory, Urges Cardiac Rehab Referrals

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Monday, 30 January 2012 00:00 New science advisory calls attention to missed opportunities for patients to participate in life-saving cardiac rehabilitation programs Madison, Wis., January 30, 2012 – The Preventive…

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Team-Based Approach to Heart Disease Prevention Key in Identifying Missed Opportunities for Controlling Hypertension

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Monday, 10 September 2012 00:00 MADISON, Wis., September 10, 2012 PCNA responds to CDC Vital Signs report with the early release of new patient education material on controlling blood pressure…

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