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Aging in place requires that patients have the skills and support to maintain their health, function, and quality of life. Guest Brenda Owusu, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, describes how nurse navigators and other healthcare professionals from various settings can support individuals in successfully managing medication, activity, and other needs. Related Resources: Article: Hidden Triggers of CVD in Older Adults: Emerging Risk Factors Beyond Age Article: Aging in Place and Equity in Community Aging Care: Implications for Nursing Leadership Article: Challenges and opportunities for promoting healthy aging for older adults See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being healthy as a an older adult starts decades earlier. Guest Jennifer Drummonds, DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC, shares strategies for helping patients with the process of making healthy changes, including doing one small thing at a time.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The PREVENT(TM) online calculator helps estimate 10- and 30-year risk for CVD using factors that include CV, kidney and metabolic health measures. Learn from guest Sadiya Khan, MD, MSc, about how to use the tool to identify long-term risk and implement prevention and management strategies to help reduce long-term risk of disease. Related resources: PREVENT calculator 2026 MultiSociety Dyslipidemia Guideline AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline Hub for Professionals 2025 Multisociety Blood Pressure Guideline PCNA CVD Secondary Prevention HCP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Preconception care is an important strategy for reducing lifelong CVD risk in women. Nicole Crossley, PhD, RN, RDNhttps://pcna.net/career-development/courses/?_topic=women-and-heart-disease, LD, FPCNA, shares strategies for implementing trusted, culturally-relevant care for all ages, especially high-priority populations that are most at risk. Related Resources: Primary prevention of CVD in women (ESC) 2019 AHA/ACC Primary Prevention Guideline PCNA courses on women and heart disease See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women, yet most women are unaware of their risk. How do we help women navigate their risk at every age? Guest Gina Lundberg, MD, FACC, FAHA, describes aspects of pregnancy and menopause that can impact women's heart health. Resources:  The Feminine Face of Heart Disease (AHA): https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.064460  PCNA CE course: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://pcna.net/course/menopausal-hormone-replacement-therapy/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast episode explores transitions of care for patients with PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia), featuring insights from Alison Stephens, PA-C and Todd Wagner, RN. They discuss diagnosis, treatment pathways and the importance of patient education, follow-up care, and addressing social determinants of health to prevent recurrence and improve outcomes.  CE units are available for this episode only through June 15, 2027. To access CE, visit pcna.net/course/spotlight-on-psvt/. Related PCNA Resources ​​- Patient Journey: PSVT Strikes Anytime, Anyplace - https://pcna.net/resource/patient-journey-psvt-strikes-anytime-anyplace-video/ ​- PSVT: Barriers and Solutions to the Disease Burden for Patients - https://pcna.net/resource/psvt-barriers-and-solutions-to-the-disease-burden-for-patients/ ​- Living with PSVT: A Patient-Centered Care Plan - https://pcna.net/podcast/living-with-psvt-a-patient-centered-care-plan/ ​- Living with PSVT: Episodic Rapid Heart Rates - https://pcna.net/podcast/living-with-psvt-episodic-rapid-heart-rates-psvt-afib-and-more/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Alison Stephens, PA-C, as she defines PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia), explores its impact on patients' quality of life, and discusses various treatment options, including a new FDA-approved nasal spray. CE units are available for this episode only through June 15, 2027. To access CE, visit pcna.net/course/spotlight-on-psvt/. Related PCNA Resources: ​​- Patient Journey: PSVT Strikes Anytime, Anyplace - https://pcna.net/resource/patient-journey-psvt-strikes-anytime-anyplace-video/ ​- PSVT: Barriers and Solutions to the Disease Burden for Patients - https://pcna.net/resource/psvt-barriers-and-solutions-to-the-disease-burden-for-patients/ - Living with PSVT: A Patient-Centered Care Plan ​- Living with PSVT: Episodic Rapid Heart Rates - https://pcna.net/podcast/living-with-psvt-a-patient-centered-care-plan/ Related Episode Resources: - Self-Administered Etripamil and Emergency Department Visits in Supraventricular Tachycardia - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2832045 - Self-administered intranasal etripamil using a symptom-prompted, repeat-dose regimen for atrioventricular-nodal-dependent supraventricular tachycardia (RAPID): a multicentre, randomised trial - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00776-6/fulltext - Catheter Ablation of Atypical Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27754882/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join guest Emily Brown, a Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor who has worked with ATTR-CM patients for over a decade. Emily dives into the role of genetic testing in diagnostics and personalized therapies. Emily shares practical strategies and examples of team based care with a multi-disciplinary care team to tackle turning the tide on ATTR-CM. Emily shares suggestions for resources and support for genetic testing for patients. Related PCNA Resources: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care: ATTR Case Study (CE Course)  Heart Failure and ATTR-CM: A Guide for Health Care Professionals  Hereditary Amyloidosis: What you need to know fact sheet  Related Episode Resources: ForgingBridges - Resources to help support you and your patients  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join guest Dana Miller, Advanced HF Nurse Practitioner, to discuss the science and evidence to turn the tide on ATTR. Dana provides an overview of recent clinical trials and how an ATTR-CM diagnosis impacts rate of hospitalization, mortality and quality of life. Dana shares resources and recommendations to continue to learn more about the ever-evolving ATTR-CM treatment and management strategies. Related PCNA Resources: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care: ATTR Case Study (CE Course)  Heart Failure and ATTR-CM: A Guide for Health Care Professionals  Hereditary Amyloidosis: What you need to know fact sheet  Related Episode Resources: CRISPR-Cas9 In Vivo Gene Editing for Transthyretin Amyloidosis Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Evaluation and Management: 2025 ACC Concise Clinical Guidance Changing Patterns of Diagnosis and Survival in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Multicenter Cohort Study Outcomes in patients with cardiac amyloidosis undergoing catheter ablation for atrial arrhythmias Amyloidosis Research Consortium Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join guest Morgan Lewis, an Amyloid Nurse Clinician, to learn about how ATTR-CM impacts patient's quality of lives. Morgan describes the variants of ATTR-CM as well ad dives into the ongoing unmet needs of patients iwth ATTR-CM. Morgan shares practical examples to overcome challenges to patient care and optimal health outcomes using team-based care strategies. Related PCNA Resources: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care: ATTR Case Study (CE Course) Heart Failure and ATTR-CM: A Guide for Health Care Professionals Hereditary Amyloidosis: What you need to know fact sheet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For new graduates of nurse practitioner programs, cardiovascular-focused knowledge and skills can be improved with additional professional development opportunities. Guest Michelle Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, MSN, FNP-C, AACC, describes postgraduate fellowships, local and national training options, onboarding, and the importance of mentorship from more tenured NPs. RELATED PCNA RESOURCES: Professional Development Awards Abstracts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is a nurse scientist, and what is the difference between one that is PhD-prepared versus DNP-prepared? Guest Dawn Aycock, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, shares about the importance of nurse engagement in research, and how to get involved, no matter your role or location. Related PCNA Resources: Presenting Your Work: Call for Abstracts: https://pcna.net/events-news/cardiovascular-nursing-symposium/call-for-abstracts/ Empowering CV Nurses to Engage in Clinical Research (article): https://pcna.net/news/empowering-cardiovascular-nurses-to-engage-in-clinical-research/ Clinical Research: Engaging with the Community (podcast): https://pcna.net/podcast/clinical-research-engaging-with-the-community/ About Research and Evidence-Based Practice (article): https://pcna.net/health-topics/research-and-evidence-based-practice/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Approximately 95% of SCAD cases (spontaneous coronary artery dissection) occur in women--even young women who do not have typical cardiovascular risk factors. Guests Eileen Handberg, PhD, ANP-BC, FAHA, FACC, FPCNA, and Maggie Teliska describe SCAD from both a clinical and patient standpoint: symptoms, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, treatments, advocating for yourself, and the importance of the SCAD registry in moving the science forward. Related resources: scadalliance.org womenheart.org Heberden's symptom description from 1800s: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2989494/ PCNA Article: Cardiovascular Health in Women: https://pcna.net/news/cardiovascular-health-in-women-beyond-the-basics/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professional development to improve nursing knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of forms. Learn from Sandra Klafter, BSN, RN, CV-BC, about her experience in preparing for the Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) as well as her involvement in PCNA. CV-BC Credential Volunteering with PCNA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.