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Elevated LDL-C is directly associated with the development of ASCVD. Learn about current treatments, barriers in applying guideline-directed therapies, strategies for prioritizing LDL-C in clinical practice, combatting misinformation, and utilizing shared decision-making from guests Kim Prado, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, and Binu Koirala, PhD, MGS, RN, FAAN, FPCNA.
2018 Guideline for the Management of Blood Cholesterol: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/cir.0000000000000625
2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Role of Nonstatin Therapies for LDL-C Lowering in the Management of ASCVD Risk: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.07.006
Evolving Management of LDL-C: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.028892
Shared Decision-Making and Cardiovascular Health: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001162
JUPITER Trial: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.109.868299
ASTEROID Trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/202629
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Terry Thomas, RN, MSN, FNLA, FPCNA, describes how nurses improve cardiovascular care with their implementation efforts. Whether new to your career, or more tenured in CVD prevention and management, you'll be inspired by Terry to continue to make a difference each day.
PCNA Resources
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Professional Development: https://pcna.net/professional-development/
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Team-based care models are crucial in managing complex disease states such as cardio kidney metabolic disease. Learn from guests Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDCES, the Program Director of the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance and Christine Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, on strategies to overcome barriers and improve patient's health outcomes.
Cardiometabolic Center Alliance Homepage https://cardiometabolicalliance.org/
Artice: ADA: Screen All With Type 2 Diabetes for Fatty Liver Disease
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/993715
Video: A Patient's introduction Fibroscan from Ohio State Medical Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXxI4bB_CQY
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Join National Kidney Foundation team members to take a deeper dive into the impact of elevated blood glucose and hypertension on kidney function. Dr. Andrew Bzowyckyj PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, and Elizabeth Montgomery to learn tips on identification, screening and management of cardiorenal conditions.
Article: Chronic Kidney Disease Testing Among At-Risk Adults in the U.S. Remains Low: Real-World Evidence From a National Laboratory Database
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34353883/
PREVENT Online Calculator
https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator
Aticle: Estimated Prevalence and Testing for Albuminuria in US Adults at Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807656
NKF: Chronic Kidney Disease Change Package 2023
https://www.kidney.org/professionals/ckd-intercept/ckd-change-package
NKF: Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/stages-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd
Article: A Retrospective Multi-site Examination of Chronic Kidney Disease Using Longitudinal Laboratory Results and Metadata to Identify Clinical and Financial Risk
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379590146_A_Retrospective_Multi-site_Examination_of_Chronic_Kidney_Disease_Using_Longitudinal_Laboratory_Results_and_Metadata_to_Identify_Clinical_and_Financial_Risk
NKF: Tool to assess undiagnosed CKD at your institution
https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/6.22.2023_ckdintercept-practice-assessment_v.2.pdf
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Cardio kidney metabolic disease is a complex disease with many interconnected and intertwining components. Join podcast guest Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDCES, the Program Director of the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance as she lays the foundation for understanding the disease.
Cardiometabolic Center Alliance Homepage https://cardiometabolicalliance.org/
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Chronic coronary disease is common--and becoming more so. Learn what's new in the latest 2023 guidelines about testing and treatment from guest Kristin Newby, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FESC. Dr Newby also discusses the importance of team-based, patient-centered care.
2023 Guidelines for Chronic Coronary Disease: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001168
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The umbrella term 'digital health' encompasses eHealth, mHealth, telehealth and more. How do we leverage the power of digital health for all patients and ensure that the collected data is utilized? Guest: Linda Park, PhD, MS, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA
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Learn about the latest in remote monitoring strategies--including managing the additional data streams--for patients with heart failure and other diseases. Guest Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, ANP-C.
BMAD trial: https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/03/01/22/45/mon-830am-bmad-acc-2023
Heart failure risk score: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.014
PCNA heart failure patient education: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/heart-failure-tools-and-handout/
PCNA heart failure resources for HCPs: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/heart-failure-provider-tools/
PCNA professional development (search 'heart failure'): https://pcna.net/professional-development/online-learning/
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AI and machine learning are already impacting healthcare. What are the benefits and cautionary considerations of their use, and how can patients benefit from nurses involvement right now? Listen to pro and con perspectives from guests Osama Dasa, MD, MPH, PhD; Eileen Handberg, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PHD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, and Heidi Salisbury, RN, MSN, CNS-BC, ACGN.
Related resources:
AHA scientific statement on the use of AI in improving heart disease outcomes: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001201
ACC State-of-the-Art Review: Transforming Cardiovascular Care with AI: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.05.003
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Guests Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, and Patient Champion Sheila Allen discuss prescription treatments for patients with overweight/obesity. Overcoming challenges to treatment, the importance of lifestyle as well as medications for success, and shared decision-making are discussed.
PCNA Patient Education Tools on Obesity: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/obesity-patient-tools/
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It is an exciting time in cardiovascular prevention and management, where we can work together to make a significant difference for our patients. New pharmacotherapies are changing the disease burden and leading to improved outcomes for our patients, regardless of circumstance. Guest Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAH, FHFSA, FRCP, FASPC (Hon.), FPCNA (Hon.), provides data and inspiration for our actions every day.
SELECT Trial
: https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2023/11/09/15/04/select
Health Equity Self-Assessment Tool: Take 10 minutes, identify your strengths, and get links to related resources. https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/health-equity-provider-tools/
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Advocacy every day makes a difference from the bedside to the halls of Congress. Nurse voices and stories are critical to ensuring that healthcare policies reflect the needs of health care professionals and their patients. Guest Ryan Gough discusses current Congressional bills and the importance of engagement in advocacy actions.
Safe Step Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/652
MINI Act: https://healthpolicytoday.org/2024/04/24/a-mini-act-could-be-big-for-patients/
Axios: Trust in Health Decisions [Edelman Trust Barometer] April 29, 2024: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
PCNA Advocacy Toolkit: https://pcna.net/about/advocacy/advocacy-toolkit/
PACH: advancecardiohealth.org
Maintaining Investment in New Innovation Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5547
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Individuals returning from deployment to their hometown require clinicians who understand the special factors that may influence their health, such as long-term exposures to stress and chemicals, unhealthy eating, and more. Guest Judy Ching, RN, BSN, CDCES, describes these considerations as well as the critical importance of correct documentation to ensure long-term care through the VA and other sources.
2024 Burn Pit (PACT Act) Bill: https://www.va.gov/files/2024-03/pact-act-overview-19mar24.pdf
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Nursing is a combination of art as well of science. Guests Cheri Nichols, BSN, RN, FPCNA, and Jody Hereford, MS, BSN, RN, NBC-HWC, discuss the importance of recognizining the artfulness in what we do each day, and how it improves our outlook, our practice, and our effectiveness with patients.
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Guest Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, describes how effective blood pressure readings at home and in clinic can lead to accurate assessment, including treatment-resistant hypertension. Partnering with patients and other healthcare professionals, and potential barriers to reaching blood pressure goals, are also discussed.
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Validated blood pressure devices: https://www.validatebp.org/
PCNA Hypertension Patient Tools: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/hypertension-patient-tools-and-handouts/
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Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE and Maria Bonanni CRNP discuss renal denervation treatments for resistant hypertension, including case studies.
Resources:
Renal Denervation FDA Approval: https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20231120/fda-approves-second-renal-denervation-device-to-treat-hypertension
Symplicity SPRAL OFF-MED RTC
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30554-7/abstract
Symplicity SPYRAL ON-MED RTC
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)00455-X/abstract
GSR DEFINE – long term registry data; real-world experience
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21283
DENERHTN: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27576780/
Renal Denervation: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals Managing Hypertension: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10433107/
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One in two US adults has a hypertension diagnosis, yet not all hypertension is the same. Learn from guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah PhD, MHS, RN and Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE about primary/essential, secondary, and resistant hypertension, including the definition, diagnosis, and treatments, as well as the impaact of nonadherence. Access to care, home versus clinic readings, and team-based care are also discussed.
Resources:
Secondary Hypertension: Discovering the Underlying Cause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29094913/
Resistant Hypertension: Detection, Evaluation, and Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000084
One in two US adults has a hypertension diagnosis, yet not all hypertension is the same. Learn from guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah PhD, MHS, RN and Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE about primary/essential, secondary, and resistant hypertension, including the definition, diagnosis, and treatments, as well as the impaact of nonadherence. Access to care, home versus clinic readings, and team-based care are also discussed.
Resources:
Secondary Hypertension: Discovering the Underlying Cause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29094913/
Resistant Hypertension: Detection, Evaluation, and Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000084
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Effective strategies for maximizing both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab are discussed by guest Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, AACC. Highlights include using a team-based approach, engaging patients in shared decision-making, providing a continuum of care that maximizes patient outcomes, and advocating for cardiovascular care.
PCNA Patient Education tool: Leaving the Hospital After Your Heart Attack: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/acute-coronary-syndrome-tools-and-handouts/
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While cancer survivorship rates continue to improve, there are CVD-related complications for patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. Guests Chelsea Kriesberg, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, and Lisa Nodzon, PhD, APRN, AOCNP, describe the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular disease across the lifespan. Collaborative, team-based, and life-long care is illustrated in through a case-based discussion.
Cardiovascular risk calculator: https://ccss.stjude.org/resources/calculators/cardiovascular-risk-calculator.html
Cardiac Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Risk Prediction, Prevention, and Surveillance. Leerink, J, de Baat, E, Feijen, E. et al. Cardiac Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Risk Prediction, Prevention, and Surveillance: JACC CardioOncology State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol CardioOnc. 2020 Sep, 2 (3) 363–378.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccao.2020.08.006
Cardioprotective impacts of dexrazoxane: Lipshultz SE, Scully RE, Lipsitz SR, et al. Assessment of dexrazoxane as a cardioprotectant in doxorubicin-treated children with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: long-term follow-up of a prospective, randomised, multicentre trial. Lancet Oncol. 2010 Oct;11(10):950-61. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(10)70204-7. Epub 2010 Sep 16. PMID: 20850381; PMCID: PMC3756093.
Improving quality and quantity of life for childhood cancer survivors: Ehrhardt MJ, Krull KR, Bhakta N, et al. Improving quality and quantity of life for childhood cancer survivors globally in the twenty-first century. Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2023 Oct;20(10):678-696. doi: 10.1038/s41571-023-00802-w. Epub 2023 Jul 24. PMID: 37488230.
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Treating inflammation in cardiovascular disease includes helping patients to understand the safety and efficacy of prescription and over-the-counter products. Joseph Saseen, Pharm D, FNLA, CLS discusses best practices in clinical decision-making, mechanisms of action , and guideline-based evidence for various anti-inflammatory medications.
2023 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001168
CANTOS trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1707914
ACC guidelines & clinical documents: https://www.acc.org/Guidelines
ICER (Institute for Clinical and Economic Review): https://icer.org/
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