Posts by Katy Walter
Walking to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
The Power of Walking: A Simple Step Towards Preventing Cardiovascular Disease In…
Read MoreA Continued Call to Action: Cardiovascular-Related Maternal Mortality
In our commitment to advancing maternal health, PCNA’s Advocacy Committee and other…
Read MoreNavigating Chapter Leadership: 7 Tips from PCNA’s Southern Nevada Chapter
Thank you to the Southern Nevada Chapter leaders for sharing their tips…
Read MoreGuidelines in Practice: Chronic Coronary Disease
Effective and equitable patient care includes applying the latest guidelines in our treatment of patients. The latest guideline for managing patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD) was released July 20, 2023, and PCNA has information to help you put the updated guidelines into your clinical practice.
Read MoreQuest to Establish System-Wide Nursing Journal Club During Covid-19: An Evidence-Based Approach
Cardiovascular nurses and clinicians can benefit from participation in journal clubs to enhance professional development and evidence-based practice competency, gain access to scientific literature they might not be aware of, acquire and disseminate new knowledge, and implement evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
Read MoreHeart Health and the Gut Microbiome
It is important for cardiovascular nurses to understand the relationship between cardiovascular health and gut microbiome, for both informing patient education strategies that are incorporated into clinical care and for future research endeavors.
Read MoreHealth Equity Every Day
Ensuring that patients have the opportunity to attain their full health potential—regardless…
Read MoreCardiovascular Health Among Immigrants and Displaced Populations
Immigrants and refugees face various health concerns that require early and rapid interventions to prevent adverse health outcomes. Nurses are pivotal in promoting cardiovascular health as they are equipped to provide equal and equitable healthcare in diverse settings.
Read MoreCVD Prevention in Children and Implications for the School Nurse
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Children Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number…
Read MoreThe Latest Strategies in Dyslipidemia Diagnosis and Management
Dyslipidemia, the imbalance of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglycerides,…
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