Posts by Katy Walter
Plant-based Diets, Cardiovascular Disease, and Healthy Aging
Educating and encouraging older adults to transition to a healthy plant-based diet lifestyle can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and even reverse it.
Read MoreAddressing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Ensuring that we are addressing ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) at the individual,…
Read MoreHeart Failure Guidelines: 2022 Update
The 2022 Heart Failure Guidelines update included a number of changes that impact the care provided by nurses and other healthcare professionals who diagnose and manage patients with heart failure. Highlights of the latest guidelines-directed medical therapies are covered in this article..
Read MoreHDL Cholesterol: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Can High Good Cholesterol be a Bad Thing? It is considered a…
Read MoreClinical Trials: Leading the Way as a Cardiovascular Nurse
Clinical trials in medicine—including cardiology—are a cornerstone for understanding how treatments affect…
Read MoreHypertension 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…
Read MoreMeg Heim Offers $25,000 Endowment for Nursing Education
PCNA will receive a $25,000 endowment from Meg Heim that will provide direct support for nursing education. The endowment will have an impact on cardiovascular nurses for years to come and honor the family members she lost to cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreGlobal Nursing in 2022
With more than 27 million nurses globally, the importance of the Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF) continues to grow. In October, representatives from 12 countries gathered in person to learn about strategies to leverage nursing to advance global cardiovascular health, then discussed how to apply these strategies into their own region.
Read more about the meeting and GCNLF activities around the globe in our recent article.
Read MoreSleep and Cardiovascular Health
Understanding the interconnectedness of sleep and cardiovascular health allows nurses and other healthcare providers to help patients reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and help improve patient outcomes.
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