Heart to Heart Nurses

Guest Carolyn Ho, MD, discusses genetic testing and precision medicine. How can we improve the information we get as part of gathering family history? What role does genetic testing play in in clinical practice--and how can we work collaboratively with our patients and their families to better understand the process and results?  Allison Cirino, Role of Genetic Testing in Inherited CVD, JAMA...

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of resistant hypertension (also called apparent treatment resistant hypertension) from guest Vivek Bhalla, MD. What is the prevalence of this disease? What does the screening process look like, and what does the research support in terms of guideline-directed medical therapy? AHA Scientific Statement on Resistant Hypertension: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi...

Hypertension control is an intersection of factors at the patient, provider, system and societal levels. Guest Yvonne Commodore Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, describes actions in the clinic, in the community, and in advocacy to help address this disease that affects 1 in 2 U.S. adults. Learn about validated devices for measurement, strategies for effective community screening, and the i...

Recognizing the signs of stroke, and helping patients reduce their risk, can significantly improve patient outcomes. Guest Chloe Villavaso, MN, APRN, ACNS-BC, FPCNA, AACC, discusses types of stroke, and how to help our patients reduce their risks. PCNA Stroke Prevention Guide: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/stroke-prevention-guide/ PCNA Legislative Series: Race and Cardiovascul...

In this second of a three-part content series, in partnership with the Medical Alley, we explore the topic of advocacy for patients with obesity. Guests Starlin Haydon-Greatting and Garth Reynolds join Medical Alley's Frank Jaskulke to discuss the barriers to medical coverage for obesity treatment. This episode follows the first podcast, hosted by PCNA, which examined obesity's impacts on cardiova...

Join Dr. Erin Ferranti in part one of this three part series in partnership with Medical Alley that explores the bi-directional relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease. In today's episode, learn about obesity management and how social determinants of health play a role.  Take this short survey to provide feedback on this episode (Thank you in advance):  https://forms.gle/...

Guest Laura Hayman, PhD, RN, FPCNA, FAAN, describes how nurses advocating individually and collectively can impact patients and policies on many levels. As the most trusted healthcare professionals, we have a mandate to advocate for policies designed to improve health, enhance healthcare and healthcare systems, with the overall goal of improving public health. Ernest Grant ANA Advocacy one-pager M...

Guests Erin Poe Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES, FAHA, FPCNA, and Abha Khandelwal MD, MS , FACC, discuss maternal mortality and cardiovascular disease. From the impacts of Social Determinants of Health and health disparities, to the support of the community in supporting women's heart health strategies, learn how positive impacts can be made in any clinical practice setting on women's health. &...

Pamela B. Morris, MD describes women and CVD and the relationship to contraception. Learn the role of cardiovascular professionals in pre-pregnancy counseling, partnering with OB/GYN colleagues to maximize CV health of patients, and the impacts of various contraception types on CV health. U.S. Contraception App (MECUSSP R): https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/contraception-ap...

The cardiovascular and cardiometabolic impacts of pregnancy can impact a woman's health throughout her life. It is incumbent on health care professionals caring for women of all ages to seize opportunities to address issues that may have resulted from the 'stress test' of pregnancy. Guest: Emily J. Jones, PhD, RNC-OB, FAHA, FPCNA.  Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients...

How can diabetes be effectively managed in cardiovascular and primary care practices? Join guests Eryn Bryant, MSN, NP-C, and Sun Kim, MD, MS, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for helping our patients with diabetes, particularly in using SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in treatment. JACC expert consensus pathway 2020: https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05...

Heart and kidney function are intricately connected, with variations in one impacting the other. Guest Rajesh Mohandas, MD, MPH, discusses chronic kidney disease and the impacts on CVD, chronic kidney disease treatments with cardioprotective effects, and considerations for kidney function when treating CVDs such as heart failure.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Social media is more than just images of our pets, artfully arranged food, or the latest dance moves. These platforms can be powerful leadership tools for connecting and engaging with colleagues, and showcasing accomplishments. Using social media greatly increases the speed of communication to a wide audience, and can easily reach policymakers about issues that impact nurses and their patients. Gu...

Kim Cuoma, RN, MSN, CRNP, CHFN, describes the importance of optimal medical therapies and potential barriers for patients, and the role nurses and advanced practice nurses play in increasing compliance with heart failure therapy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hear from Kim Newlin, MSN, ANP, FPCNA, about some of the newest Heart Failure medications and guidelines. She will also discuss conversations with patients that should occur early in their diagnosis, and cardiac rehabilitation programs for these patients. PCNA HF Patient Tools:https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/heart-failure-tools-and-handout/ PCNA HF Tools for HC Ps: https:...

Tune into a conversation between Cindy Bither, ACNP-BC, ANP representing the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) and Ashlee Davis, BSMI, ACS, RDCS, FASE representing the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) as they discuss the overall importance of echocardiography in diagnosing Cardiac Amyloidosis. Explore the team based perspectives from the speakers as they dive into when...

LIsten to a conversation between Janell Grazzini Frantz, CNP, APRN, MSN, and Karen McClean, RN, as they discuss the needs of patietns with ATTR-CM. Explore the patient experience from the time of disease diagnosis, including the need for primary care management. Moderated by Kim Newlin, MSN, ANP, FPCNA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Review resources for healthcare professionals and their patients with ATTR-CM, including written/electronic references, websites, mentors, organizations, support groups, clinical trials, and specialty clinics. Episode guests Janell Grazzine Frantz, CNP, APRN, MSN, and Johana Fajardo, DNP, ANP-BC, CHFN, FHFSA, with moderator Kim Newlin, MSN, ANP, FPCNA. Heart Failure Society of America: https://hfs...

Learn about ATTR-CM symptoms and diagnostics, team-based care and specialists, and the importance of the nurse navigator role (even if that isn't your specific job title). Guests Janell Grazzini Frantz, CNP, APRN, MSN, and Linda Wick, MSN, CNP, CHFN, chat with moderator Kim Newlin, MSN, ANP, FPCNA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Join Dr. Kathy Wood, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, as she explores utilizing shared decision-making for your AFib patients. Leave this conversation with tools and resources to activate your patient's engagement in their AFib care.  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website for Shared Decision Making (the SHARE mnemonic): https://www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/shared...

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) have a risky bidirectional relationship. Hear from Carol Patrick, RNFA, ACNP-BC, FPCNA, as she explores this relationship and the different management and prevention techniques. Learn also about how cancer can increase a patient's risk for AFib and VTE.  PCNA AFib Resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/atrial-f...

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) in conjunction with Heart Failure (HF) can be a fatal combination. Join Dr. Laura VanBrocklin, DNP, FNP, RN-BC, FPCNA, as she explores these co-morbidities and complicated care plans.  PCNA AFib Resources : https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/provider-tools/atrial-fibrillation-provider-tool s/  PCNA HF Resources:  https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/p...

Join Nancy Houston Miller, RN, BSN, FAHA, FPCNA, as she discusses the process of health behavior change and resources that can assist you and your patients. Whether the topic is diet, exercise, smoking, medication adherence or other behaviors, partnering with your patients is a key to success. PCNA Behavior Change mini-certificate(CE course):  https://pcna.net/online-course/behavior-change-mi...

CE contact hours are no longer available for the content covered in this podcast episode. Check out the online library at pcna.net for up-to-date CE offerings. Improving quality of life for patients with heart failure can include lifestyle modifications and require successful behavior change strategies. Learn best practices to apply into your clinical setting from nurse providers Colleen McIlvenna...

CE contact hours are no longer available for the content covered in this podcast episode. Check out the online library at pcna.net for up-to-date CE offerings. Health equity issues, including access ot medications, significantly impact patients with heart failure. From pharmacy deserts to non-medical switching and beyond, hear strategies to assist patients in getting the medications they need, fro...