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Nursing’s Role in Psychosocial Health Management After a Stroke Event: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

Care should be comprehensive and interdisciplinary. Enhanced screening, assessment, supportive services, and education are vital to ensure that patients receive the necessary treatment and care.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life. Pharmacological and behavioral-based strategies often increase the smoking cessation rate in people with PAD, however, these strategies are underused.

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The Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Finally she saw a cardiologist who confirmed that she did indeed have heart failure and needed to start some medications as soon as possible and he would arrange for a heart failure nurse to see her. How can you possibly build rapport and trust if you never see the same doctors/ nurses more than once?