A systematic review identified barriers & facilitators for exercise rehab programs for people w/ CHD: 👍Facilitators: positive exercise attitudes ⚠️Barriers: severe clinical conditions ➡️Findings can guide multilevel rehab programs #cardiology #exercise ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study explored recalled #menopause sx & later-life cognitive function in older women with CVD: -Fewer somatic sx were linked to ⬆️ episodic memory 🧠Somatic sx during menopause transition may signal later cognitive risk! @RushUniversity @RushUNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A qualitative study examined factors to adopting technology-based AF surveillance in Black & Latino adults w/ CVD & stakeholders: ⚠️Barriers: cost, language, mistrust, privacy 🤝Facilitators: CHWs, family/community support @MeghanTurchioe @ColumbiaNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A RCT tested a 12-week NP–led collaborative care model in patients w/ #heartfailure in Taiwan (N=100): -Anxiety & depressive sx ⬇️ -Quality of life ⬆️ 👉Benefits sustained through week 20! #cardiology #NationalTaipeiUniversityofNursingandHealthSciences ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A multisite, prospective study of 650 adults examined daily mobility after open cardiac surgery: 🚶Higher daily mobility was linked to ⬆️ likelihood of discharge to home 📉Greater day 4 mobility was linked to ⬇️ 30-day rehospitalizations @ClevelandClinic ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

An integrative review examined subjective cognitive concerns (SCC) in patients with HF: 🧠Prevalence ranged from 40%-91% & severity mild to moderate ⚠️Linked to worse HF, more distress, multimorbidity & poorer quality of life @IUnursing @IU_NursingRes ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study examined device-assessed physical activity (PA) & cardiometabolic health among Chinese American women w/ prior GDM: 🏃‍♀️<50% met PA guidelines 📉Meeting PA guidelines was linked to ⬇️ total & LDL cholesterol @utknursing @nyumeyers ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study examined perioperative sleep trajectories in #cardiac surgery patients: 🛌4 patterns emerged: persistent poor sleep was most common ‼️Women, adults >60 & those w/ alcohol hx had ⬆️ risk 👉Targeted support for sleep & recovery needed #sleepresearch ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A telephone-based, tailored was examined with patient–care partner dyads for HF self-care & depressive sx: 📉Patients improved problem-solving, self-care maintenance & depressive sx 🤝Self-care confidence ⬆️ for both @GravenLucinda @FSUNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study examined symptom monitoring and management (SMM) behaviors and physical frailty among patients with HF: 📝Frailty was associated with better SMM ⚠️Frailty remained an important predictor of clinical event risk! @quin_denfeld @OHSUNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study examined HF medication knowledge among hospital nurses, patients & caregivers: 💊All groups knew least about MRAs ⚠️Knowledge gaps were found across all groups ➡️Better education may support adherence & medication up-titration @ClevelandClinic ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study presents an implementation blueprint for integrating a nurse-led coping–sleep–adherence bundle into routine CV care: 🧩Aligns strategies with clinical workflows 🤝Supports feasibility, reach, adoption & sustainability @FSUNursing @les_variables ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A study examined residential, marital & financial stability in relation to CVD risk among African American adults: 📉Social stability dimensions are linked to CVD risk indicators 🏃Benefits were stronger among more physically active adults @HDFSatUGA ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A pilot RCT tested preliminary efficacy of a new virtual reality-based cognitive intervention using nature environments (Nature-VR) on attention,HF self-care & quality of life vs. active control: 🧠Executive function improved more w/ Nature-VR @IUnursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

A recent editorial shows CV nursing leadership in action: 🫀Strategic vision, mentorship, inclusion, partnerships & technology 📣Nurses shape CV prevention, care quality & outcomes! @HeartNurses @Sandra_Dunbar @lisneubeck @LeonieKlompstra @EmoryNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study examined discrimination, race-related trauma, depressive sx & BP in African American women 📈Discrimination & race-related trauma were linked to ⬆️ systolic BP 👉Findings support culturally sensitive care! @ColumbiaNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

🚨New pub🚨 A longitudinal study tracked HF symptoms for 6 months after hospitalization. 📈Distinct trajectories emerged, differing by social determinants of health and demographic characteristics. 👉Recovery support may need to be tailored! @OHSUNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

🚨New pub🚨 A mixed-methods study examined engagement in a virtual self-care intervention for caregivers of patients w/ HF! 👉3 themes emerged: challenges with life balance, daily tasks and not understanding the intervention. @RiegelBarbara @PennNursing ovid.com/10.1097/JCN.0000000…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent RCT tested the efficacy of a peer-mentor intervention to improve cardiac rehab (CR) attendance among older adults w/ ischemic heart disease. Key findings: Both initial & long-term CR attendance ⬆️ 👉Low-cost way to enhance engagement! journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study examined the efficacy of collaborative care intervention on caregiver well-being in HF. ➡️Qualitative data showed diverse, complex caregiver experiences. Future interventions should directly address caregiver needs! @BoiseState journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/…