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      • Angina
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      • Cholesterol
      • Familial Hypercholesterolemia
      • Triglycerides
    • Tools for Patients
      • Acute Coronary Syndrome Tools and Handouts
      • Angina Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Antiplatelet Therapy Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Atrial Fibrillation Tools and Handouts
      • Cholesterol Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Diabetes Tools and Handouts
      • Familial Hypercholesterolemia Patient Education Fact Sheet
      • Heart Failure Tools and Handout
      • Heart Healthy Toolbox
      • Hereditary Amyloidosis Tool and Handout
      • Hypertension Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Lipoprotein(a) Tools and Handouts
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Patient Education
      • Triglyceride Tools and Handouts
      • VTE and Blood Clot Tools and Handouts
    • Provider Tools
      • Access to Innovative Medicines Provider Tools
      • Angina Provider Tools
      • Atrial Fibrillation Provider Tools
      • ATTR-CM Provider Tools
      • Customizable Clinical Forms
      • Diabetes Provider Tools
      • Heart Healthy Toolbox
      • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Provider Tool
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Provider Tools
      • Triglycerides and Cardiovascular Risk Provider Tools
      • Stroke Prevention Guide
    • Videos
      • Video: The Link Between Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Cardiac Rehab Connections to Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Patient Perspectives on Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Peripheral Artery Disease Walking Program
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The Basics of Cardiovascular Disease and Treatments

Visit one of our pages below to learn the basics of the following risk factors, diseases and treatments.

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Angina

Platelets

Antiplatelet Medicines

Healthcare provider comforting patient

Atrial Fibrillation

Arm getting BP taken

Blood Pressure

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Cholesterol

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia

heart food stethescope

Triglycerides

Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium

PCNA’s Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium is going virtual in 2021. We will continue our tradition of combining clinically relevant content with an intimate setting that allows you to return to your practice rejuvenated and energized.

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  • Clinical Resources
    • Patient Resources
      • Angina
      • Atrial Fibrilliation
      • Antiplatelet Medicines
      • Blood Pressure
      • Cholesterol
      • Familial Hypercholesterolemia
      • Triglycerides
    • Tools for Patients
      • Acute Coronary Syndrome Tools and Handouts
      • Angina Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Antiplatelet Therapy Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Atrial Fibrillation Tools and Handouts
      • Cholesterol Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Diabetes Tools and Handouts
      • Familial Hypercholesterolemia Patient Education Fact Sheet
      • Heart Failure Tools and Handout
      • Heart Healthy Toolbox
      • Hereditary Amyloidosis Tool and Handout
      • Hypertension Patient Tools and Handouts
      • Lipoprotein(a) Tools and Handouts
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Patient Education
      • Triglyceride Tools and Handouts
      • VTE and Blood Clot Tools and Handouts
    • Provider Tools
      • Access to Innovative Medicines Provider Tools
      • Angina Provider Tools
      • Atrial Fibrillation Provider Tools
      • ATTR-CM Provider Tools
      • Customizable Clinical Forms
      • Diabetes Provider Tools
      • Heart Healthy Toolbox
      • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Provider Tool
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Provider Tools
      • Triglycerides and Cardiovascular Risk Provider Tools
      • Stroke Prevention Guide
    • Videos
      • Video: The Link Between Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Cardiac Rehab Connections to Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Patient Perspectives on Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Video: Peripheral Artery Disease Walking Program
  • Professional Development
    • Annual Symposium
      • Program Schedule
      • Registration
      • Call for Abstracts
        • Abstract Guidelines
      • Sponsorship
      • Exhibits
      • Scholarships
        • Scholarship Application Form
    • Event Calendar
    • Online Learning
      • Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate
    • Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
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      • Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
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