Identifying and managing PAD requires a head-to-toe strategy. Guest Tiffany Staab, RN, FNP, MSN, describes the four PAD stages, how the disease disproportionately affects Black patients, and the importance of listening to patient symptoms and observing lower limbs to help stem the tide of PAD-related amputations.

PCNA PAD resources: https://pcna.net/health-topics/pad/

AHA PAD heat map: https://professional.heart.org/en/education/pad-for-professionals/pad-collaborative/heat-map

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The dynamics of AFib and Heart Failure often lead to patients navigating both diseases simultaneously. Learn how to apply effective strategies for management, including team-based care, shared decision-making, addressing adherance barriers, and more, in this conversation with Kathy Wood, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, and Eryn Bryant, MSN, APRN-CNP, FPCNA.

PCNA Resources:

Atrial Fibrillation:https://pcna.net/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/ 

Heart Failure: https://pcna.net/health-topics/heart-failure/

EAST-AF NET-4 Trial: acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2020/08/28/16/16/EAST-AFNET-4

AFFIRM Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12466506/ 

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The Southern Nevada PCNA chapter received the 2025 Chapter Award for outstanding contributions to their community. Learn about what has led to their success--and strategies you can implement in your own workplace and community--from chapter leaders Kredlen Dentscheff, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, David De Santiago, MSN Ed, RN MEDSURG-BC, CMSRN, CV-BC, and Charli Rose Saxton, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CMSRN, CV-BC.

PCNA Chapters: https://pcna.net/about-pcna/chapters/

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Learn more about the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and how these individuals can drive positive outcomes for patients. Guest Laura Mack, MSN, RN, CNL, HF-CERT, PCNA's Heart Failure Prevention 2025 awardee, describes a nurse-led process improvements for patients with heart failure that yielded substantial progress in reducing rehospitalizations and mortality.

PCNA Heart Failure Prevention Award: pcna.net/career-development/awards-grants/heart-failure- prevention-award/

AHA Get With The Guidelines: heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines 

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists: nacns.org/about-us/what-is-a-cns/ 

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It's never too early--or too late--to focus on cardiovascular disease prevention. It is critically important at all stages of life, from addressing the health of those who are pregnant, to reducing risk in infancy and beyond. Guest Laura L. Hayman, PhD, RN, FPCNA, FAHA, FAAN focuses on working with individuals, families, and communities, and concentrating on social determinants of health to make a difference for all patients.

PCNA Behavior Change Mini-Certificate: https://pcna.net/course/behavior-change-mini-certificate/

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Public health and clinical practice are closely connected. Guest Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES,FAHA, FPCNA, about the importance of public health for all patients, and how to get more involved.

Resources:

PCNA Advocacy Resources: https://pcna.net/news/pcna-advocacy-paving-the-way-for-cardiovascular-health-through-policy-action/ 

Life's Essential 8 (TM): https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8  

Association of Public Health Nurses: https://www.phnurse.org/ 

American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/ 

Health Resources & Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/ 

National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/ 

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How can health care organizations promote cardiovascular nursing leadership and practice to improve patient care and outcomes? Learn from Janette Sendin, MSN, APRN-CNS, CCNS, PCCN, of Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (recipient of the PCNA Institutional Award) about the Center's education, training, and other opportunities that can be implemented in other locations of various sizes.

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Healthcare advocacy takes place in the clinic setting and in legislative chambers, and impacts the access patients have to needed therapies. Hear from Dharmesh Patel, MD, President of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) about the Inflation Reduction Act, the MINI-Act, and being the voice for the voiceless--our patients.

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Addressing hypertension at the local and global levels requires using validated tools, following the data, and working with patients and policymakers alike. Guest Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA describes strategies for clinical practice as well as legislative advocacy for addressing this global healthcare crisis.

Resources: 

Validated blood pressure monitors: validatebp.org 

PCNA patient education blood pressure resources: pcna.net

High Blood Pressure: What you need to know (sheet in English & Spanish)

Blood Pressure: How do you measure up? (Booklet in English & Spanish)

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Any diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can present challenges for our patients, however, Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) which is also referred to as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) can have even more drastic effects for our patients. Hear from two cardiovascular patients (one with CKM) who also happen to be nurses as they discuss navigating their specific treatment journeys. 

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ONCE AVALIABLE)

WomenHeart: womenheart.org

Cardiometabolic Health Congress Lifestyle Management Hub: https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/cardiometabolic-education-hubs/lifestyle-management-hub/

Cleveland Clinic Center for CardioMetabolic Health: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiometabolic-health

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