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The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. Aims To describe the clinical practice and educational preparation of heart failure (HF) nurses across Europe and determine the key differences between countries. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team.
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Methods:A VMHE intervention was created in English and Spanish by modifying an existing stroke recovery education video. Methods:A VMHE intervention was created in English and Spanish by modifying an existing stroke recovery education video.
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We assessed the provision of preconception counselling (PCC) among women of reproductive age attending general cardiology outpatient clinics over a 12-month period in two large health boards in Scotland. Conclusion PCC is documented infrequently in women of reproductive age with CVD in the general outpatient setting. in mWHO class IV.
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