Heart to Heart Nurses

Heart to Heart Nurses

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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May 20, 2025 • 20 mins

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. 


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Join ChloĆ© Villavaso MN, APRN, ACNS-C, FPCNA, AACC, as she explores Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also know as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM). Listen to a recap of the 5 stages of CKM and learn how to apply guideline-directed therapy as a part of the vast healthcare team needed to treat your CKM patients. 


Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ...

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"Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also known as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) has been growing in prevalence over the past 20 years. Join Dr. Koirala in this episode as she explores this syndrome and what risk factors to look out for in clincial practice.


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


2023 AHA Presidential Advisory and Scien...

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Health coaching requires personalized recommendations, multiple conversations, and shared decision-making. Learn about the 3 Es and 3 Ps of coaching, motivational strategies, and the importance of self-care. Guest Erum Jiva, DNP, ARNP-BC, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA.


Related PCNA resource:


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


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You may have seen haptoglobin values in lab results--but what is it, and how is it related to cardiovascular and other diseases? Learn from guest Emily Mewborn, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, about these links, and how our haptoglobin genotype may affect risk.


Related information:


Haptoglobin genotype and its role in determining heme-iron mediated vascular disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3345090/

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For patients who are older, or with complex diseases like HCM, healthcare professionals who really listen can be the key to successful shared decision-making. Guest Kate Lew, MSN, RN, FNP-C, FPCNA, addresses effective strategies, a well as how to get involved beyond the clinical walls.


PCNA Heart Healthy Toolbox: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/heart-healthy-toolbox/

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The wide array of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) s may lead to confusion as to which one to use in what circumstances. Differentiating defibrillators, pacemakers, and loop recorders--as well as accessing and utilizing the collected data--is covered by guest Erin Nordstrom, BSN, RN, PHN, CV-B. 


Related PCNA courses:


Choosing the Right Cardiac Pacing Device: https://pcna.net/online-course/ch...

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March 18, 2025 • 9 mins

What's good for the heart is good for the brain. Guest Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, describes helping patients understand this connection and implement actions to decrease their risk for both cardiovascular and cognitive declines. 


MMSE: https://muhc.ca/sites/default/files/micro/m-PT-OT/OT/Mini-Mental-State-Exam-%28MMSE%29.pdf


MOCA: https://mocacognition.com/paper (official site)


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March 4, 2025 • 12 mins

Jan McAlister, DNP, APRN, CLS, describes the links between triglycerides, diet, obesity, and A1C, and the role of triglycerides in atherosclerosis.


PCNA Patient Ed Sheet: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/triglyceride-tools-and-handouts/


2021 ACC consensus statement: https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2021/07/27/21/04/2021-ACC-ECDP-Hypertriglyceridemia

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February 18, 2025 • 15 mins

Current President of the Family Heart Foundation, Dr. Seth Baum explores the importance of cascade screening with FH patients. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with your patients and connect with resources to help your patients cope with their diagnosis. 


Relevant PCNA Resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/familial-hypercholesterolemia-patient-education-fact-sheet/ 


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February 18, 2025 • 10 mins

Dive into the genetics of the rare Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or HoFH. Guest Ruth Schneider emphasizes the role family or cascade screening can play in this rare genetic condition. 


Relevant PCNA Resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/familial-hypercholesterolemia-patient-education-fact-sheet/


Family Heart Foundation Resources: https://familyheart.org/familial-hyp...

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February 18, 2025 • 16 mins

Explore the two different types of familial hypercholesterolemia: Homozygous and Heterozygous. Guest Kathy Byrne walks listeners through different signs and symptoms along with diagnostic tools to explore a diagnosis for your patients.



National Heart Blood and Lung Screening Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26343208/#:~:text=Identification%20of%20hetFH%20is%20key,;%20Prevalence;%20Screening;%20Treatment.

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Doing 'just one thing' has big benefits for cardiovascular health. Guest Karen Laing, RN, MSN, discusses the tenets of lifestyle medicine: the six pillars, leading by example, shared medical appointments, and related resources.


American College of Lifestyle Medicine: lifestylemedicine.org

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January 21, 2025 • 16 mins

Workplace safety impacts healthcare employees, patients and family members. Guest Mark Kincaid, BA EM, CSS, CPI/NCII, describes strategies including de-escalation that can be applied in any setting.


OSHA Healthcare Workplace Safety Resources: https://www.osha.gov/hospitals

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Preparing a patient for cardiac surgery entails a individualized and coordinated effort to optimize medical therapy while simultaneously minimizing surgical, thrombotic, and bleeding risk. Guest Jane Linderbaum, ARNP, CNP, describes how to help prepare patients and help them understand details such as specific dates to stop taking medications.


Related PCNA Professional Development: CVD Diagnostics: Demystifying which, w...

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December 23, 2024 • 12 mins

Effective clinical research is a true partnership with individuals, their families, and communities. Guest Jo-Ann Eastwood, PhD, RN , CNS, ACNP-BC, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, describes her research in reducing heart disease in premenopausal women in vulnerable populations. Learn how to apply strategies such as relationship-building and utilization of technology, as well as the importance of preceptorship in nursing education.


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December 17, 2024 • 33 mins

Nurses are posed to make a huge impact on clinical enrollment to combat the ongoing underrepresention of patients due to race, gender, abilities, and geographic regions. Guests [NAMES, creds] address these and other issues such as trial eligibility, access to study sites, lack of health care provider knowledge, and overall distrust in medicine.


www.clinicaltrials.gov


All of Us Research Program

https://allofus.nih.gov/

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December 17, 2024 • 51 mins

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December 17, 2024 • 14 mins

Underrepresentation among participants in clinical trials leads to inaccurate and unbalanced data of drug and device efficacy. Guests (NAMES, CREDS) discuss how nurses are posed to increase diversity among populations enrolled in trials.


Life's Essential Eight

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8


Research Goes Red For Women

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December 3, 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-management-of-sleep-apnea-to-reduce-cvd-risk/&n...

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