Heart to Heart Nurses

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Aug 2026

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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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August 4, 202622 min

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD): A Hidden Risk for All Ages

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 .

July 21, 20266 min

Cardiovascular Nursing Certification

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 .

July 21, 202616 min

Quality Improvement Projects in Practice

Quality improvement projects can be done in just about any setting--but what does the process look like? Guest Kate Lew, MSN, RN, FNP-C, shares her experience in the creation and completion of a QI project in her workplace. Learn about the steps and strategies that were used to identify the problem, access related data, and make recommendations for improvement. Resources: PCNA Abstracts: https://pcna.net/events-news/cardiovascular-nursing-symposium/call-for-abstracts/abstract-guidelines/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 7, 20267 min

The Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Structural Heart Programs

Advanced practice providers (APP) provide both quality care and leadership in structural heart interventions. Guest Caitlin O’Callaghan Reen, CNP, FACC, describes how to effectively work with patients and their support communities in shared decision-making for long-term, lifetime planning, and leadership within the structural heart team. Related PCNA CE Course: Structural Heart Interventions: What’s New? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 7, 202612 min

Aortic Stenosis: Reducing Morbidity and Mortality With Early Identification

Around 4% of the global population has aortic stenosis, and early identification is key to reducing strain on the heart and reducing morbidity and mortality. Guest Alicia White, MSN, RN, describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care following procedures. Related PCNA CE course: Aortic Stenosis: An increasing risk for structural heart disease: https://pcna.net/course/aortic-stenosis-an-increasing-risk-for-structural-heart-disease/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 30, 202618 min

Connecting and Collaborating on Cardiometabolic Care

The intersection of risk factors for diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, the liver, and the cardiovascular system is becoming increasingly evident, and so is the mult-system impacts of lifestyle and specific pharmacotherapies for prevention and treatment. Episode guests Joseph Saseen, PharmD, MNLA, FACC, CLS, and Emily Bankhead, MSN, FNP-BC, describe the positive impacts of healthcare professionals working collaboratively, and to the top of their scope of licensure, to effectively address multi-system disorders. Related Resources 2026 Multi-Society CKM Guideline [released after this episode recording] PCNA CE Course: Cardiometabolic Treatments for Obesity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 30, 202626 min

Getting a Grip on Glucose: What's New in Cardiometabolic Care?

How can nurses and other healthcare professionals help patients with diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions reduce their risk of CVD? Join guests Joseph Saseen, PharmD, MNLA, FACC, CLS, and Emily Bankhead, MSN, FNP-BC, for a discussion about applying current guidelines for hypertension and glucose-lowering therapies and the importance of team-based care. Related Resources: 2025 AHA/ACC High Pressure Guideline 2026 Multi-Society CKM Guideline [released after this episode recording] PREVENT Equations PCNA CE Course: Cardiometabolic Treatments for Obesity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 15, 202620 min

Putting Research and Evidence into Practice

This episode explores how translational research bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world patient care, and highlights the nurse’s pivotal role in clinical trials. Tune in to guests Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, and Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, to learn how you can champion research, from participation to publication, and drive meaningful change in healthcare. Link to the Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate here: https://pcna.net/career-development/cardiovascular-nursing-certificate/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 15, 202643 min

Cardiometabolic Risk Management

This episode equips nurses with practical tools to assess and manage patients with cardiometabolic risks like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, and Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, dive into the power of lifestyle changes to reduce these risks, while also breaking down the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacotherapies to keep your practice current and effective. Link to the Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate: https://pcna.net/career-development/cardiovascular-nursing-certificate/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 2, 202614 min

AI in Clinical Practice: Effectively Using Large Language Models

Guest James Norton, BSN, RN, FPCNA, describes the use of AI in nursing practice, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs). James shares how to effectively craft a prompt to get the results you need whether you are looking for information on clinical references or guidelines, or drafting appeal letters for denied prior authorizations, and the importance of reviewing AI outputs with a critical eye. Related PCNA Resources: Article: Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity for Positive Transformations in Cardiovascular Disease Management CE Course: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care: ATTR Case Study CE Course: Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging AI for CVD Management See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .