Lowered rates of hospitalization and death from heart disease and stroke in the US were reported. PCNA President Barbara Fletcher commented that this provides momentum to continue efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease through lifestyle changes and treatment adherence. A new online course on medication adherence for acute coronary syndrome patients was also announced. Upcoming cardiovascular nursing conferences in September were highlighted. Finally, opportunities for submitting abstracts and nominations for recognition programs were provided.

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Lowered Heart Attack & Stroke Rates
New On-Demand CE Course
Supporter News
Fall Programs This September
FH Awareness Day
PCNA Call for Abstracts
Million Hearts Hypertension Control
Challenge
CardioDx News
Clinical News Roundup
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PCNA President Barbara Fletcher Comments on Lowered Heart Attack and Stroke
Rates
Data published in a recent issue of Circulation stated that rates of U.S. hospitalizations and deaths from
heart disease and stroke dropped significantly in the last decade. The data describes that by the end of
2011, hospitalization rates dropped 38% for heart attack; 30.5% for heart failure; and 33.6% for ischemic
stroke. PCNA President Barbara Fletcher’s comments on the new data were enthusiastic and optimistic.
“This news provides us great momentum to continue moving forward in the fight against the leading killer
of both men and women. We at PCNA are committed to supporting the work of nurses and all health
professionals working with patients to make and sustain lifestyle changes, adhere to evidence-based
treatment regimens, and act as full partners in their own care.”
New On-Demand ACS Patient Medication Adherence Course Added
Adherence to professional guidelines by healthcare professionals in the management of patients with
acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains suboptimal despite the fact that the implementation of
professional guidelines into treatment strategies has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with
ACS post-hospitalization. In addition, patient adherence to therapy is also suboptimal. Clinicians can
improve patient adherence by learning about patient-related factors of nonadherence to therapy and
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2. addressing those factors with their patients.
Participants will learn to implement evidence-based options recommended in professional guidelines for
antithrombotic therapy in ACS patients, use achieved knowledge of antithrombotic options to manage
ACS patients post-hospitalization, and identify issues involving communication gaps between patient
advocates and patients diagnosed with ACS.
For more information on this exciting new course, click here and click the On-Demand CE Course link.
Supporter News
Cardiovascular Nursing Clinical Update Programs Begin This September!
Each year PCNA offers national continuing education programs in cities around the country. With a variety
of topics and influential speakers, the PCNA Fall Programs are a great way to learn and network. This
month's Fall Programs will be held in:
Chicago, IL
Scottsdale, AZ
Asheville, NC
Detroit, MI
New Orleans, LA
For more information on the PCNA Fall Programs and to register, click here.
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3. September 24th is Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Awareness Day!
On September 24th, 2014, the FH Foundation will raise
awareness of familial hypercholesterolemia worldwide with
the One Minute to Save One Family Campaign: It only takes a
minute to share information that can save a family from early
heart disease. Find the 1 person in 200 who has inherited high
cholesterol, or familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), and you will
help an entire family prevent early heart attacks caused by this
common, but underrecognized genetic disorder. Help us reach
the 90% undiagnosed by sharing the FH Awareness Day Media
Kit, downloadable here: www.thefhfoundation.org/fh-
awareness-day.
PCNA Wants YOU to Submit Your Abstract
PCNA is now accepting abstracts for the 21st Annual Symposium, April 8-11, 2015 at the Anaheim
Marriott, Anaheim, CA. Healthcare professionals involved in original data-based research or quality
improvement/innovative projects related to cardiovascular risk reduction & disease management are
strongly encouraged to submit an abstract. Only original abstracts will be considered (not previously
published or presented prior to submitting to PCNA). Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment
by the author to present a poster if accepted. During the Symposium a first, second, or third place ribbon
will be placed on winning posters and all presenters and winners will be recognized during PCNA General
Sessions on Friday, April 10. For more information on how to submit your abstract, click here.
Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge Nomination Submissions
Nearly 1,000 people die each day in the United States as a result of high blood pressure-related illnesses.
The latest data show that nearly 1 in 3 American adults - approximately 70 million - have high blood
pressure.
Since its launch, Million Hearts has recognized 11 Hypertension Control Champions for their success in
achieving greater than 70 percent control among their patient populations with high blood pressure.
This year, Million Heats wants to recognize even more Hypertension Control Champions. Clinicians,
practices, and health systems that provide continuing care and have achieved hypertension control rates
greater than 70 percent are eligible to enter. Please help Million Hearts spread the word about what it
takes to get high blood pressure under control.
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4. The Challenge is open August 20 through 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2014. 2014 Champions will be
announced on the Million Hearts website in February 2015.
For more information and to nominate a healthcare provider click here.
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plaque burden (as demonstrated by CT-angiography results)
Clinical News Round Up
A recap of this month's top PCNA Smartbrief news.
Study IDs blood pressure ranges with best outcomes
Decrease seen in deaths, hospitalizations due to stroke, heart disease
USPSTF recommends interventions for overweight patients facing CV
risks
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