Heart to Heart Nurses

Dec 03 2024 106 ep. 19 mins 16
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Heart to Heart Nurses is brought to you by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. Each episode will provide you with knowledge and tools you can apply to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan. 

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Sleep: A Cornerstone of Cardiovascular Health

Dec 03 2024 12 mins  
Sleep quality and cardiovascular health are closely intertwined. Guest Virend Somers, MD, PhD, describes the connections and provides sleep hygiene tips that can be used by healthcare professionals as well as your patients to improve sleep. The Nurses Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11458281/ PCNA CE course: https://pcna.net/online-course/identification-and-manageme

The Links Between Smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Nov 19 2024 23 mins  
Guest Lola Coke, PhD, ACNS-BC, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, describes the impacts on smoking and peripheral aretry disease, as well as how to help patients with behavior change strategies for tobacco cessation. Resources: Stages of Change Theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556005/ PCNA Behavior Change Mini-Certificate: https://pcna.net/online-course/behavior-change-mini

Hot Topics in CV Nursing Advocacy: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act

Nov 05 2024 13 mins  
Hear from the Director of Federal Advocacy for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) about the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023. Jessica walks listeners through the importance of this bill, how it expands upon the previously approved Cardiac Rehab Bill (in 2018), and why it is important for our patients. CDC Million He

Hot Topics in CV Nursing Advocacy: Inflation Reduction Act

Nov 05 2024 23 mins  
You may know of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but are you familiar with the fact that it is one of the largest pieces of healthcare legislation in the past few decades?! Join Ryan Gough, Executive Director of the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) as he walks us through the benefits and unintended consequences of the IRA for our patients. Could the Inf

Hot Topics in CV Nursing Advocacy: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)

Nov 05 2024 14 mins  
Treatment for obesity has been all over the news recently, and as cardiovascular healthcare professionals, we know the negative effects obesity can have on cardiovascular outcomes. But are these groundbreaking treatments accessible for our patients? Join Kathryn Schubert, CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research and learn about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and its be

Nurse Advocacy from the Clinic to the Statehouse and Beyond

Nov 05 2024 21 mins  
There are a multitude of ways for nurses to engage in advocacy. Guest Elizabeth Aquino, PhD, RN, encourages involvement in the workplace, sharing stories with legislators, and even running for public office. PCNA Advocacy: https://pcna.net/about/advocacy/ American Nurses Association Illinois Training Academy for Nurses Running for Public Office: https://www.ana-illinois.org

Women's Health: Healthy Habits and Multiple Touchpoints to Decrease Cardiovascular Risk

Oct 29 2024 13 mins  
While you can't change your genetics, what you do can impact your risk for cardiovascular disease. Guest Mary Nejedly, RN, MS, NP-BC, discusses employee health programs, community presentations, and engagement strategies to help patients understand and improve their health. PCNA resource: CVD Screening Toolkit: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/cvd-screening-to

Women's Health: Hormonal Transitions and Heart Health

Oct 29 2024 11 mins  
Hormones affect metabolism and heart health, and the changes throughout a woman's lifetime have long standing effects on cardiovascular disease. Guest Priya Vellanki, MD, MS discusses the importance of understanding reproductive history of patients including PCOS and gestational diabetes. PCNA article: Cardiovascular Health in Women: Beyond the Basics: https://pcna.net/cardiova

Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Cardiovascular Care

Oct 15 2024 11 mins  
In any health care setting, addressing social determinants of health requires moving beyond awareness to acknowlegement and action. Guests Bailey DeBlasis, MPH, MSW, LISW-S, and Emily Jones, PhD, RNC-OB, FAHA, FPCNA, describe how nurses are on the front lines of ensuring equitable and efficient care for all patients. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

Transitions of Care: Effective Strategies

Oct 01 2024 11 mins  
What are some effective strategies for transitions of care for patients in acute-care settings? Guests Jessica Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN, and Kimberly Martinez, DNP, RN, CCRN, discuss starting education early, working as a team to layer information, and engaging family members and others in the process. PCNA Patient Tools: After a Heart Attack: What You Need to Know https://pcna.ne