Hypertension Continues to be a Leading Cause of U.S. Maternal Mortality
The U.S. is in crisis when it comes to pregnancy-related maternal mortality (i.e., maternal deaths during or in the year following pregnancy). In late September 2022, the Centers for Disease…
Read MoreRelaxation Techniques for High Blood Pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, nearly half of the adult population (47% or 116 million) have high blood pressure.[1] This disease,…
Read More2022 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, General Sessions
Clinical management of chronic cardiovascular disease is a key component of the work of advanced practice nurses and registered nurses in cardiology and primary care settings. PCNA develops an annual…
Read MoreSymptoms and Skeletal Muscle in Persons with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Brittany Butts, PhD, RN (2020 original research abstracts winner) discusses changes in skeletal muscle parallel to those in cardiac muscle.
Read MoreNew Hypertension Guidelines: Matching Risks and Treatments
Measurement and Lifestyle Changes to Reach New Targets Dr.Cheryl Dennison-Himmelfarb, Associate Dean for Research and Professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the 2017 AHA/ACC Hypertension Guideline and highlights treatment strategies…
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