Posts by PCNA
Cardiovascular 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 MorePCNA Attends the 76th World Heart Assembly
PCNA recently had the honor of attending the 76th World Heart Assembly in Geneva, which kicked off on May 19, 2023. This assembly brought together health ministers and policymakers from…
Read MoreRecognizing Excellence: The 2023 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Award Winners
At the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium each year, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by individuals and institutions to the field of cardiovascular nursing and the…
Read More2023 Poster and Abstract Winners
PCNA annually extends an invitation to nurses and other healthcare professionals to present abstracts on cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management at the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium. The submitted abstracts can…
Read MoreHomozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Addressing Extreme LDL-C
Addressing extreme lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) early can help improve patient outcomes and avoid atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in even the…
Read MoreRace and Cardiovascular Disease in America: 2022 Health Equity Legislative Update
Once again, PCNA has partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Medical Alley Association on a series designed to educate legislators about the links between race and cardiovascular…
Read MorePlant-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 More10 Reasons to Attend the 29th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium
Whether you attend the 2023 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium in person, virtually, or watch the recorded sessions, you’re bound to get an incredible return on your investment. Live events take place…
Read MoreHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment: An Individualized Approach
Putting the pieces together of CVD diagnosis and treatment plan requires an individualized approach—and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is no exception. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Prevalence and Diagnosis HCM is the most common…
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.
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