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Functional capability and associated factors in the elderly living in the community
Conclusion Functional capacity was associated with osteoporosis and stroke and was correlated with self-reported diseases.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Midlife diabetes ups risk of stroke and brain artery narrowing
Type 2 diabetes in midlife is associated with a 30% increased risk of a serious blockage of the brain arteries, often leading to stroke, and a doubling of the risk of narrowing of arteries in those over 60.
Source: Nursing Times - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Strategies for Reversal of Warfarin Following Acute Bleed
A patient with altered mental status presents via EMS after being found by family. She has a medical history significant for hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation for which she receives oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention. After the initial workup comes back negative, a computed tomographic scan of the brain is performed and the patient is found to have a large intraparenchymal hemorrhage that extends into the ventricles.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - April 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Brian W. Gilbert, Tessa Reynolds, Joel B. Huffman, Katherine Hall Tags: Pharm/Tox Corner Source Type: research

A Review of the 2018 Cholesterol Guidelines: Focus on Nonstatin Lipid-lowering Drugs
The 2018 Cholesterol Clinical Practice Guidelines were released and endorsed by multiple associations including the National Lipid Association, American Diabetes Association, American Pharmacists Association, American Society for Preventive Cardiology, and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, to name a few.1 Since the prior guideline and addendums, studies have been published showing the benefit of nonstatin lipid-lowering agents. Ezetimibe demonstrated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) morbidity reduction (specifically myocardial infarction and stroke) in patients with acute coronary syndrome when ad...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - January 3, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Roda Plakogiannis Tags: Prescription Pad Source Type: research

Safeguarding older adults with dementia, depression, and delirium in a temporary disaster shelter
AbstractNatural disasters impact people of every age in the communities where they occur, with older adults being a vulnerable subset of the population. Most disaster shelter volunteer nurses are experienced in addressing common health needs of older adult clients such as diabetes, hypertension, and pulmonary disease. These nurses also have the requisite training to respond to more acute medical events, including the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. They provide care and comfort to those suffering from the distress, anxiety, and fear caused by disasters. However, they may be less adept at triaging and caring for older...
Source: Nursing Forum - December 9, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Cynthia L. Holle, Mary A. Turnquist, James L. Rudolph Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Depression in the context of chronic diseases in the United States and China
This study (1) provides an integrated review of the literature on the prevalence of depression among patients with chronic diseases in China and the United States and its relationship to poorer health outcomes and (2) compares the differences in the percentages of patients receiving treatments for depression between the United States and China. Given the current situation, we recommended that primary care and specialty providers should be knowledgeable and alert regarding the signs of depression. Efforts should be directed to further implement integrated care based interventions to manage depression and improve quality of ...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - November 29, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Diabetes knowledge of primary health care and specialist nurses in a major urban area
ConclusionThere have been improvements in nurse's knowledge but gaps remain for cardiovascular outcomes and associated modifiable risk factors and medication management.Relevance to clinical practiceEducation programmes should focus on improving cardiovascular risk management in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara M. Daly, Bruce Arroll, Robert Keith R. Scragg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Diabetics from deprived areas more likely to be admitted
People with diabetes from deprived backgrounds in England are twice as likely to end up in hospital with a heart attack or stroke than those who are better off, according to new research.
Source: Nursing Times - October 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

October and Obesity Care Week
Two important health care conditions are given special recognition each year during the month of October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Obesity Care Week. While my thoughts go out to all who are impacted by breast cancer, I want to focus this month ’s Letter on obesity and Obesity Care Week, October 7 – 13. According to the CDC, approximately 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese. Heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer are related to obesity. These diseases are major causes of preventable deaths and each day impac t the lives of the patients we see.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - October 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Joyce Knestrick Tags: From the AANP President Source Type: research

Making Sense of Hypertension Guidelines
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and diabetes and is a predisposing risk factor for most cardiovascular chronic illnesses. The risk for major cardiovascular events drops significantly when guideline-based blood pressure targets are achieved. Several different societies and organizations have released guidelines during the past 6 years, and significant clinical trial data have been recently released. Here, we summarize existing guidelines and recent pertinent clinical trial data to assist practitioners in identifying optimal treatment strategies for the successful management of hypertension.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - August 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Pharmacology: Evidence Meets Practice Source Type: research

Making Sense of Hypertension Guidelines.
Abstract Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and diabetes and is a predisposing risk factor for most cardiovascular chronic illnesses. The risk for major cardiovascular events drops significantly when guideline-based blood pressure targets are achieved. Several different societies and organizations have released guidelines during the past 6 years, and significant clinical trial data have been recently released. Here, we summarize existing guidelines and recent pertinent clinical trial data to assist practitioners in identifying optimal treatment strategies for the succe...
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: DeWald T, Granger B, Bowers M Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research

What Is the Impact of Targeted Health Education for Mental Health Nurses in the Provision of Physical Health Care? An Integrated Literature Review.
Authors: Hennessy S, Cocoman AM Abstract Individuals with a severe mental illness have a gap in life expectancy of up to twenty years in comparison to the general population. Nurses who work in mental health services have been identified as best placed to improve the physical health outcomes of individuals with mental illness. The literature identifies a lack of nursing knowledge related to physical health care and the presence of metabolic syndrome which is impeding nurses in providing essential physical health care to patients. An integrated literature review was carried out due to the dearth of research evidence...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - February 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Issues Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research

Cerebral Perfusion Monitoring in Adult Patients Following Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study.
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of low cerebral oximetry values underscores the importance of increasing the sensitivity of monitoring tools. Further evaluation is required to assess the value of this modality and the role of nurses in optimizing neurocognitive outcomes. PMID: 29284341 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Contemporary Nurse - December 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Contemp Nurse Source Type: research

Heart Transplant Outcomes in Patients With Pretransplant Diabetes Mellitus.
CONCLUSIONS: Heart transplant recipients with pretransplant diabetes fared just as well as patients without pretransplant diabetes in 7 of the 8 outcomes examined, except for the number of days hospitalized during the first 3 years after heart transplant. This study provides clinically important new information on the greater hospitalization time and the reasons for hospitalization during the first 3 years after heart transplant in patients with pretransplant diabetes. PMID: 29092871 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jalowiec A, Grady KL, White-Williams C Tags: Am J Crit Care Source Type: research

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