Precision Health in Cardiovascular Conditions
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Precision Health in Cardiovascular Conditions Source Type: research
Health Literacy, Cognitive Function, and Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure
Background
Health literacy has predicted mortality in heart failure. However, the role of cognitive functioning in this relationship has not been evaluated. We hypothesized that health literacy would predict all-cause mortality but that cognitive functioning would modify the relationship between health literacy and mortality in heart failure.
Objective
The aim of this study was to examine the association between health literacy, cognitive functioning, and mortality in patients with heart failure.
Methods
This secondary analysis of a larger study included 298 patients with heart failure with reduced ejecti...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Subsyndromal Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Risk Factors and Outcomes of the Different Trajectories
Conclusion
This study stresses the importance for healthcare professionals to identify SSD and prevent its progression to delirium. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Longitudinal Effects of Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation on Global and Domain-Specific Cognitive Function
Conclusions
Implantation of an LVAD is associated with significant, nonlinear improvement in short-term memory and global cognitive function, with the most significant improvements occurring in the first 3 months after implantation. Clinicians should anticipate improvements in cognitive function after LVAD implantation and modify postimplantation education to maximize effectiveness of LVAD self-care. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Factors Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Background
Cognitive impairment is prevalent in heart failure and is associated with higher mortality rates. The mechanism behind cognitive impairment in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has not been established.
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between abnormal cardiac hemodynamics and cognitive impairment in individuals with HFpEF.
Methods
A secondary analysis of Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) study data was performed. Participants free of stroke or dementia who completed in-person assessments at visit 5 were in...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Cognitive Function of Recipients of Primary or Secondary Defibrillator Therapy: A Comparative Study Involving Nondefibrillator Patients With Systolic Heart Failure
Background
The extent to which cognitive function differs between patients who receive implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy and patients with heart failure (HF) who do not receive ICD therapy remains to be elucidated.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to compare the cognitive function between patients with primary or secondary ICDs and patients with HF without an ICD.
Methods
This descriptive, comparative study included 116 patients who received ICDs and 74 patients with HF who did not receive ICDs. Patients underwent neuropsychological assessment for general cognition, memory, and exec...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Moving From Mechanisms to Interventions in Research on Cognitive Impairment in Cardiovascular Disease
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cognitive Function in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENT: Progress in Prevention Source Type: research
PCNA News
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: PCNA News Source Type: research
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 2021 Winning Abstracts
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Abstract Source Type: research
Health Behavior Trajectories in High Cardiovascular Risk Populations: Secondary Analysis of a Clinical Trial
Conclusions
Interventions are needed to target patients who begin with a lower physical activity level, with the goal of enhanced cardiovascular health. The predictors identified in the study may facilitate earlier and more tailored interventions. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article/Online Only Source Type: research
Impact of COVID-19 on Heart Failure Self-Care: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions
The study's findings have implications for identifying vulnerabilities in sustaining HF self-care by older adults and empowering older adults with coping strategies to improve overall satisfaction with care and quality of life. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiovascular Research and Practice During COVID-19 Source Type: research
ActiGraph and Short-term Heart Rate Variability Study Protocol: Amended for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion
We provide an ActiGraph HRV protocol that can be adapted as a model in the development of ActiGraph HRV protocols for future nursing research in community and home-based settings while maximizing social distancing in the current and future pandemics. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiovascular Research and Practice During COVID-19 Source Type: research
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs Catheterization Laboratory Staff During the First Months of the US Response
Conclusions
Some teams adapted. Others expressed frustration over the lack of control over their practice. Leaders should routinely assess staff needs during the current and future crises. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiovascular Research and Practice During COVID-19 Source Type: research
Increased Quality of Life Among Newly Diagnosed Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in the Months After Initiation of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy and Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Prescription
Background
The patient experience of heart failure involves a multi-impact symptom response with functional limitations, psychological changes, and significant treatment burden.
Objective
The aim of this study was to examine the change in patient-reported outcomes in newly diagnosed patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator.
Methods
Adults hospitalized for new-onset heart failure, due to ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy, and prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator within 10 days post discharge were approached for inclu...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - October 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure Source Type: research
