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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. Aims To describe the clinical practice and educational preparation of heart failure (HF) nurses across Europe and determine the key differences between countries.

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Abstract Sa404: Implementation of a Nurse-Centric Resuscitation Institute and the Impact on Quality Metrics

Circulation

An academic health system (AHS) identified a need for improving how resuscitation data was translated at the bedside. Based on these findings, approval from administration allowed the team to expand into a nurse-centric Resuscitation Institute comprised of three data abstractors, a resuscitation coordinator, and program manager.

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Abstract TP71: Creative Methods Utilized to Improve Stroke Education at an Academic Medical Center

Stroke Journal

We have seen increased confidence with our inpatient units nursing staff in activating the stroke code immediately as soon as signs and symptoms of stroke are observed.

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Nine lessons about women’s heart disease that future doctors will learn in med school

Heart Sisters

These nine @CWHHA teaching modules offer a one-stop Master Class package to any academic tasked with teaching future doctors and nurses about women and heart disease.

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Abstract WP29: Early Adopter of Intravenous Tenecteplase: Two Year Clinical Experience in a Non-Academic Suburban Comprehensive Stroke Center for Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Stroke Journal

A switch to TNK was implemented at our Comprehensive Stroke center (CSC) after a rigorous training of nurses and providers on May 1, 2021. TNK has a longer half-life, and is given as a single intravenous bolus compared to the complex and cumbersome ALT administration.

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An implementation manual for an interprofessional enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in cardiac surgery following international established frameworks

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Utilizing the TIDieR framework, this manual comprehensively describes ERAS intervention components, detailing preoperative counseling, intraoperative management, and postoperative care strategies.

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Abstract TP66: Decreased Order to Administration Times Following Transition to Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Both thrombolytic agents require a Physician's order and reconstitution by a certified Pharmacist or Registered Nurse prior to administration. Our academic comprehensive stroke center transitioned from Alteplase to Tenecteplase as standard thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in November 2022.

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