Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing publishes aritlces for advanced practice nurses in cardiovascular care, providing thorough coverage of timely topics and information that is extremely practical for daily, on-the-job use.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Volume 40(6) November/December 2025
PCNA News and Resources.
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Page: 499-500
Nursing Innovations to Advance Cardiovascular Care and Reduce Health Disparities.
Author: Baptiste, Diana-Lyn DNP, RN, FAAN FPCNA, FRCN; Owusu, Brenda DNP, AAPRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC; Chepkorir, Joyline PhD, MSc, RN; Park, Linda G. PhD, MS, FNP-BC, FPCNA, FAAN
Page: 501-502
Policy Action for CVD Prevention: A Call to Action for Nurses Globally.
Author: Fitzsimons, Donna RN, PhD, BSc, FICS, FESC, OBE; Commodore-Mensah, Yvonne PhD, MHS, RN; Creighton, Laura RN, BSc, MSc, SFHEA; Thompson, Gareth PhD; Ferranti, Erin PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN
Page: 503-511
A Life Course Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
Author: Hayman, Laura L. PhD, MSN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, FSBM; Braun, Lynne T. PhD, FAHA, FAANP, FPCNA, FNLA, FAAN; Muchira, James M. PhD, MSN
Page: 512-522
The Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: A Mapping Review.
Author: Victor, Gideon PhD(c); Shishani, Kawkab PhD; Vellone, Ercole PhD, RN, FAAN, FESC; Froelicher, Erika Sivarajan PhD
Page: 523-537
A Review and Promise of Digital Health Technologies to Promote Global Cardiovascular Health: A Call to Action for Nursing.
Author: Park, Linda G. PhD, MS, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA; Kariuki, Jacob K. PhD, MSN, AGNP; Hendriks, Jeroen M. PhD, MSc, RN, FESC, FCSANZ, FAAN; Gallagher, Robyn PhD, BA, MN, RN, FAHA, FESC, FAAN; Burke, Lora E. PhD, MPH, FAHA, FAAN
Page: 538-549
Nurse-Based Models for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention From Research to Clinical Practice.
Author: Miller, Nancy Houston BSN, RN, FPCNA, FAHA; Jennings, Catriona PhD, RN, FESC; Thompson, David R. PhD, MBA, RN, FRCN, FAAN, FESC; Fredericks, Suzanne PhD, RN, FESC, FCAN
Page: 550-561
Community-Based and Public Health Initiatives Drive Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A State-of-the-Art Review.
Author: Fletcher, Barbara MN, RN, FAAN; Chen, Yuling PhD, RN; Dennison Himmelfarb, Cheryl PhD, RN, FAAN; Teresa Lira, Maria RN, CVNS, FPCNA; Loriz, Li PhD, APRN, GNP-BC; Parry, Monica MEd, MSc, NP-Adult, PhD, CCN(C), FCAN, FAAN
Page: 562-573
Contemporary Perspectives on Preparing Nurse Leaders for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
Author: Dunbar, Sandra B. RN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA; Neubeck, Lis PhD, BA (Hons), RN, FRSE, FESC FIPC (Hon.); Klompstra, Leonie PhD, FESC
Page: 574-582
All in the Family: Modeling Associations Between Caregiver, Patient, and Sibling Adjustment in Families of Children With Heart Disease.
Author: Wawrzynski, Sarah E. PhD, CCRN; Aunio, Lara M. PsyD; Sood, Erica PhD; Skocypec, Rachel PhD; Arasteh, Kamyar PhD; Zelikovsky, Natalia PhD; Alderfer, Melissa A. PhD
Page: 583-589
Winning Abstracts from the 2025 Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium.
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Page: E308-E312
The Utility and Limitations of Remotely Delivered Feedback Messages Regarding Physical Activity in a 12-Month Weight Loss Intervention: Insights From the SMARTER Trial Focus Groups.
Author: Kariuki, Jacob Kigo PhD; Burke, Lora E. PhD, MPH; Zickmund, Susan PhD; Beatrice, Britney MS; Kimball, Elisabeth R. MS; Galyean, Patrick MS; Cheng, Jessica PhD; Sereika, Susan M. PhD; Bizhanova, Zhadyra PhD; Cedillo, Maribel MS; Wells, Jessica PhD; Conroy, Molly B. MD, MPH
Page: E313-E319
Psychometric Testing of the Nurses' Cardiac Triage Instrument in a Nationwide Sample.
Author: Blakeman, John R. PhD, RN, PCCN; Kim, MyoungJin PhD; Eckhardt, Ann L. PhD, RN; DeVon, Holli A. PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN; Arslanian-Engoren, Cynthia PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN
Page: E320-E329
Understanding the Relationship Between Comorbidities, Medication Nonadherence, Activities of Daily Living, and Heart Condition Status Among Older Adults in the United States: A Regression Analysis and Machine Learning Approach.
Author: Ruksakulpiwat, Suebsarn PhD, RN; Thongking, Witchuda PhD; Kannan, Naveen MS, MBBS; Wright, Ellis MS; Niyomyart, Atsadaporn PhD, RN; Benjasirisan, Chitchanok MS, RN; Chiaranai, Chantira PhD, RN; Smothers, Christine BSN, RN; Aldossary, Heba M. PhDc, MSN, RN; Still, Carolyn Harmon PhD, RN
Page: E330-E339
The Impact of Cold Spray Use on Thirst Distress, Dry Mouth, and Fluid Intake in Heart Failure Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Author: Ghasemi, Amir MSc; Mazloum, Seyed Reza MSc; Pourghaznein, Tayebe PhD; Eshraghi, Ali
Page: E340-E349
Transient Ischemic Attack and Mild Stroke Participant Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers to Participation in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study Guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework and Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior Model.
Author: Walton, Lucy B Physiotherapy (Hon); De Mendonca, Juliana MRSc; Preston, Elisabeth PhD; Davey, Rachel PhD; Flynn, Allyson PhD; Freene, Nicole PhD
Page: E350-E360
Understanding the Lived Experience of Patients With Heart Failure During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Studies.
Author: Chiaranai, Chantira RN, PhD, SFHEA, ST-THPSF; Chularee, Saranya RN, PhD, SFHEA, ST-THPSF; Doommai, Nudchaporn RN, MNS; Liangchawengwong, Sunthara RN, PhD
Page: E361-E373
Psychometric Testing of the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire 12 in A European Population.
Author: Iovino, Paolo PhD, RN; Dollaku, Hamilton MSN, RN; Rasero, Laura RN, MSN; Uchmanowicz, Izabella RN, PhD, FESC, FHFA; Alvaro, Rosaria MSN, RN, FAAN, FESC; Pucciarelli, Gianluca PhD, RN, FAHA; Vellone, Ercole PhD, RN, FAAN, FESC
Page: E374-E382
Examining the Influence of Optimal Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults With Heart Failure.
Author: Alonso, Windy W. PhD, RN, FHFSA, FAHA; Pozehl, Bunny J. PhD, APRN, FHFSA, FAHA, FAAN; Kupzyk, Kevin A. PhD; Lundgren, Scott W. DO, MS, FACC, FHFSA; Diederich, Theresa DNP, APRN-NP, CHFN, HF-CERT, FHFSA
Page: E383-E388
Self-Reported Physical Activity in Chinese American Immigrants With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
Author: Huang, Shuyuan PhD, MPH, RN; Ash, Garrett I. PhD, MSc; Cao, Jiepin PhD, BSN; D'Eramo Melkus, Gail EdD, ANP, FAAN; Nam, Soohyun PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAHA; Jeon, Sangchoon PhD; McMahon, Erin EdD, CNM, FACNM; Whittemore, Robin PhD, APRN, FAAN
Page: E389-E398
Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Version of the Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale.
Author: Turker, Esra PhD, RN; Yazgan, Eda Ozge PhD, RN; Jurgens, Corrine Y. PhD, RN, ANP
Page: E399-E407
Development of a Smartphone-Based Self-Management Application for Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Pilot Study.
Author: Shin, Nara MSN, RN; Yoo, Hye Jin PhD, RN
Page: E408-E417
Allostatic Load in Parents and Offspring: Sex Differences and Intergenerational Effects on Cardiovascular Disease-Free Survival.
Author: Muchira, James M. PhD, MSN; Mogos, Mulubrhan F. PhD, MSc; S. Dietrich, Mary PhD, MS; Kimathi, Boniface PhD, MS; Ziegler, Carol DNP, APRN, NP-C, APHN-BC; Heerman, William J. MD, MPH; Hall, Kelli S. PhD
Page: E418-E427
Emotional Distress in Younger (<55 Years) and Older (>=55) Patients After a First-Time Myocardial Infarction and Its Prospective Associations With Working Status and Secondary Preventive Goals Among the Younger Cohort: Insights From the Swedish SWEDEHEART Registry Study.
Author: Almen, Niclas PhD; Leissner, Philip MSc; Hambraeus, Kristina MD, PhD; Borg, Sabina PhD, RPT; Norlund, Fredrika PhD; Henriksson, Catrin PhD, RN; Johansson, Pelle; Olsson, Erik M.G. PhD
Page: E428-E436
Influence of Sex and Gender on Adherence to Self-care Behaviors for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management in the Global Context: A Systematic Review.
Author: Orach, Juma PhD; Adhikari, Shambhu P. PhD; Dev, Rubee PhD, MPH
Page: E437-E451
Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 in an Italian Coronary Heart Disease Population.
Author: Di Matteo, Roberta PhD, St MSN; Bolgeo, Tatiana PhD; Simonelli, Niccolo PhD; Dal Molin, Alberto PhD; Bassola, Barbara PhD; Lusignani, Maura MSc; Maconi, Antonio MD; Rasero, Laura PhD; Vellone, Ercole PhD; Iovino, Paolo PhD
Page: E452-E461
Alternative Models of Cardiac Rehabilitation to Promote Secondary Prevention in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Scoping Review.
Author: Almoghairi, Ahmed Mohammed PhD Candidate; O'Brien, Jane PhD; Alshammari, Mukhlid PhD; Duff, Jed PhD
Page: E462-E471
Shared Decision-Making in Severe Aortic Stenosis: Experiences and Needs of Older Patients.
Author: van Beek-Peeters, Judith J.A.M. MANP; Habibovic, Mirela PhD; Faes, Miriam C. MD, PhD; van der Meer, Jop B.L. MD; Pel-Littel, Ruth E. PhD; van Geldorp, Martijn W.A. MD, PhD; Van den Branden, Ben J.L. MD, PhD; van der Meer, Nardo J.M. MD, PhD, MBA; Minkman, Mirella M.N. PhD
Page: E472-E486
Self-Care Levels and Related Factors in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Southeast of Iran.
Author: Esmaeelzadeh, Mohammad MSc; Sharafi, Simin PhD; Zamaninasab, Zahra PhD; Asl, Mobin Soleimanian MSc; Boostani, Amirhossein MSc; Momeni, Amirmohamad MSc; Moshtagh, Mozhgan PhD
Page: E487-E495
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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Volume 40(5) September/October 2025
The Heartbeat of Global Health: Advancing Cardiovascular Care Through International Nursing Research.
Author: Moser, Debra K. PhD, RN, FAAN; Moons, Philip; Bartoli, Davide; Evangelista, Lorraine; Hendriks, Jeroen; Jaarsma, Tiny; Kitko, Lisa; Klompstra, Leonie; Noureddine, Samar; Stromberg, Anna
Page: 395-399
Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health.
Author: Caceres, Billy A. PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, FPCNA
Page: 400-401
PCNA News and Resources.
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Page: 402
Beyond the Bedside: Nurses as Champions for Secondary Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Author: Candelaria, Dion PhD, RN; Baptiste, Diana DNP, RN; Park, Linda G. PhD, NP
Page: 403-405
Improving Benefit and Reducing Burden of Informal Caregiving for Patients With Heart Failure: A Mixed Methods Study.
Author: Doyon, Katherine PhD, MEd, RN, CHPN; Flint, Kelsey MD, MSCS; Albright, Karen PhD; Bekelman, David MD, MPH
Page: 406-412
Functional Capacity, Functional Performance, and Symptoms in People With Heart Failure: An Integrative Review.
Author: Wang, Zequan PhD, RN; Redeker, Nancy S. PhD, RN; Tocchi, Christine PhD, APRN, BC-GNP; Kim, Kyounghae PhD, RN; Conley, Samantha PhD, RN; Chyun, Deborah PhD, RN
Page: 413-430
Prevalence and Predictors of Thirst in Patients With Heart Failure.
Author: Younes, Kamar MSN, RN; Massouh, Angela PhD, CNS, FESC, FHFA; Deek, Hiba PhD, MSN, RN; Nasreddine, Lara PhD, MSc; Waldreus, Nana PhD, RN; Noureddine, Samar PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Page: 431-440
Symptom Network and Clusters of the Multidimensional Symptom Experience in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Author: Lin, Hairong MD; Luo, Huaili MD; Lin, Mei MD; Li, Hong MD; Sun, Dingce MD
Page: 441-451
Warfarin Versus Non-Vitamin K Inhibitors Medications and Cognitive Disease Progression in Atrial Fibrillation.
Author: Wood, Kathryn A. PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN; Ko, Yi-An PhD; Han, Feier MSPH; Thunell, Johanna PhD; Zissimopoulos, Julie PhD; Wharton, Whitney PhD
Page: 452-460
The Effect of Internet-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Control Trials.
Author: Maithreepala, Sujeewa Dilhani RN, MBA; Chao, Hsin-Yu RN, MSN; Chen, Hsing-Mei RN, PhD; Pimsen, Apiradee RN, PhD; Shu, Bih-Ching RN, MSN, DrPH
Page: 461-474
Digital Health Technologies to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity and Reduce Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults: A Pilot Study.
Author: Cacciata, Marysol PhD, RN, CCRN, EBP-C; Candelaria, Dion PhD, RN; Reyes, Andrew Thomas PhD, RN; Serafica, Reimund PhD, PMHNP-BC, CNE; Hildebrand, Janett A. PhD, FNP-BC, CDCES; Santa Maria, Axel BA; Lee, Jung-Ah PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Stromberg, Anna PhD, RN, FAHA, FESC, FAAN; Evangelista, Lorraine S. PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Page: 475-485
The Effect of Peer-Mentor Support for Older Vulnerable Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease-A 24-Week Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Pedersen, Maria PhD; Overgaard, Dorthe PhD; Boateng, Takyiwa MSc; Bennich, Birgitte PhD; Beck, Anne Marie PhD; Andersen, Ingelise PhD; Sibilitz, Kirstine Laerum MD; Mairey, Isabelle Pascale PhD; Thygesen, Lau Caspar PhD; Petersen, Rikke Agnete PhD
Page: 486-497
Examining Long-Term Influences of Frailty on Outcomes for Adults Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy.
Author: Schroeder, Sarah E. PhD, ACNP-BC, MSN RN; Pozehl, Bunny PhD, APRN-NP; Struwe, Leeza PhD, RN; Fisher, Alfred MD; Alonso, Windy PhD, RN
Page: E209-E219
Health Coaching Impacts Stage-Specific Transitions in Multiple Health Behaviors for Patients at High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: A Multigroup Latent Transition Analysis.
Author: Lee, Chiyoung PhD, RN; Yang, Qing PhD; Vorderstrasse, Allison DNSc, APRN, FAAN; Wolever, Ruth Q. PhD
Page: E220-E230
Safety and Patient Experience With Early Mobilization After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Randomized Trial.
Author: Kirk, Bettina Hojberg MScN, RN; Norgaard, Marianne Wetendorff PhD, RN; Palm, Pernille PhD, RN; Norekval, Tone Merete PhD, RN; De Backer, Ole MD, PhD
Page: E231-E238
Lower Perceived Social Support Associated With Greater Hopelessness in Patients After an Acute Ischemic Heart Disease Event.
Author: Goodyke, Madison P. PhD; Tintle, Nathan PhD; Collins, Eileen PhD; DeVon, Holli A. PhD; Bronas, Ulf G. PhD; Baynard, Tracy PhD; Dunn, Susan L. PhD
Page: E239-E247
Further Psychometric Testing of the Chest Pain Conception Questionnaire in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample.
Author: Blakeman, John R. PhD, RN, PCCN; Kim, MyoungJin PhD; Eckhardt, Ann L. PhD, RN
Page: E248-E256
Perceived Social Support Mediates the Relationship Between Benefit Finding and Depressive Symptoms Among Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Survivors and Their Spouse Caregivers: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model.
Author: Liu, Ya-ting BS; Zhang, Si-xun BS; Xiang, Dan-dan MM; Ge, Song MD; Liu, Zhi-wei MM; Fan, Bao-yu BS; Zhang, Zhen-xiang MBA; Li, Xin MD; Mei, Yong-xia MD
Page: E257-E266
The Intersection of Rurality With Female Sex and Gender in Heart Failure: A Scoping Review Using the Social-Ecological Model.
Author: Buchanan, Holly A. DNP, ANP-BC; Turk, Melanie T. PhD, RN, FTNSS; Lucas, Denise PhD, FNP-BC, CRNP, FAANP; Schreiber, James PhD; Smith, Shelly PhD, DNP, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP
Page: E267-E282
Effects of Home-Based Exercise on Depression, Anxiety, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Author: Wang, Yi-Ching MSN, RN; Apriliyasari, Renny Wulan PhD, RN; Jeng, Chii PhD, RN; Hsieh, Ming-Hsiung MD; Tsai, Pei-Shan PhD, RN
Page: E283-E296
Characterizing High Risk Patients in Heart Failure: A Latent Class Analysis of Rehospitalization and Mortality.
Author: Hafkamp, Frederique PhD; Dekker, Lukas MD, PhD; Tio, Rene MD, PhD; van Veghel, Dennis PhD; Hartman, Milou MSc; Vinck, Tineke MSc; Smits, Geert MD, PhD; Kemps, Hareld MD, PhD; van de Ven, Ramon MD
Page: E297-E307
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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Volume 40(4) July/August 2025
In Memoriam Sharon McKinley, PhD, RN.
Author: Moser, Debra K PhD; Dickson, Victoria PhD; Vezie, Jeanine CCRP
Page: 291
PCNA News and Resources.
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Page: 292
The Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum: Enhancing Cardiovascular Health Worldwide.
Author: Hayman, Laura L. MSN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, FSBM; Miller, Nancy Houston BSN, FAHA, FPCNA; Demeter, Susan Halli DNP, BSN, RN, FNP-BC, CLS, FPCNA; Maher, Lisa DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, FPCNA; Ferranti, Erin P. PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES, FAHA, FAAN, FPCNA; Koob, Sue MPA, FPCNA
Page: 293-295
The Association of Unmet Palliative Care Needs and Physical Frailty With Clinical Outcomes: A Prospective Study of Adults With Heart Failure.
Author: DeGroot, Lyndsay PhD, RN, CNE; Pavlovic, Noelle PhD, RN; Perrin, Nancy PhD, MA; Gilotra, Nisha A. MD; Miller, Hailey PhD, RN; Denfeld, Quin E. PhD, RN; McIlvennan, Colleen K. PhD, DNP, ANP; Dy, Sydney M. MD; Davidson, Patricia M. PhD, MEd, RN; Szanton, Sarah L. PhD, MSN, ANP; Abshire Saylor, Martha PhD, RN
Page: 296-303
Psychometric Evaluation of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index Version 7.2
Author: Qiu, Chen MN; Yu, Doris Sau-fung PhD; Li, Polly Wai-Chi PhD; Riegel, Barbara PhD
Page: 304-311
Network Analysis of Dyadic Burdens, Psychological Disorders, Psychological Resilience, and Illness- or Caregiving-Related Beliefs in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Their Caregivers.
Author: Wang, Yaqi MD; Xu, Xueying MD; Lv, Qingyun MD; Zhao, Yue PhD; Zhang, Xiaonan PhD; Zang, Xiaoying PhD
Page: 312-322
Perceived Control, Functional Status, Depressive Symptoms, and Anxiety: Mediating and Moderating Influences on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure.
Author: Thapa, Ashmita BSN, RN; Kang, JungHee PhD, RN; Chung, Misook L. PhD, RN; Wu, Jia-Rong PhD, RN; Latimer, Abigail PhD; Lennie, Terry A. PhD, RN; Lin, Chin-Yen PhD, RN; Thompson, Jessica Harman PhD, RN; Cha, Geunyeong MSN, RN; Moser, Debra K. PhD, RN
Page: 323-333
"Things That You Thought Mattered, None of That Matters": A Qualitative Exploration of Family Caregiver Values following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Author: Bechthold, Avery C. PhD, BSN, RN; McIlvennan, Colleen K. PhD, DNP, ANP; Matlock, Daniel D. MD, MPH; Ejem, Deborah B. PhD; Wells, Rachel D. PhD, RN; LeJeune, Jesse CRNP, MSN, RN; Bakitas, Marie A. DNSc, CRNP; Odom, J. Nicholas PhD, RN
Page: 334-344
Association of Novel Ventricular Assist Device Self-report Measures With Overall Health-Related Quality of Life.
Author: Grady, Kathleen L. PhD, RN; Burns, James L. MS; Allen, Larry A. MD, MHS; Stehlik, Josef MD; Teuteberg, Jeffrey MD; McIlvennan, Colleen K. PhD, DNP, ANP; Kirklin, James K. MD; Beiser, David G. MD, MS; Lindenfeld, JoAnn MD; Denfeld, Quin E. PhD, RN; Lee, Christopher S. PhD, RN; Kiernan, Michael MD; Cella, David PhD; Klein, Liviu MD, MS; Walsh, Mary Norine MD; Ruo, Bernice MD, MAS; Adler, Eric MD; Rich, Jonathan MD; Pham, Duc Thinh MD; Yancy, Clyde MD; Murks, Catherine PhD, NP, RN; Bedjeti, Katy MSW; Hahn, Elizabeth A. MA
Page: 345-355
Occurrence of Dysrhythmias During Ventilatory Weaning and Its Association With Length of Mechanical Ventilation and In-hospital Complications.
Author: Hammash, Muna H. PhD, RN; Moser, Debra K. PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Page: 356-363
Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sleep Duration in US Children: Analysis of 2020-2021 National Survey of Children's Health.
Author: Song, MinKyoung PhD, RN, FNP; McHill, Andrew W. PhD; Dieckmann, Nathan F. PhD; Musil, Carol M. PhD, RN; Hayman, Laura L. PhD, MSN
Page: 364-372
The Lived Experience of Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Scoping Review.
Author: El Hussein, Mohamed Toufic PhD, RN, NP; Dhaliwal, Simreen BN; Hakkola, Jonah BN, RN
Page: 373-385
The Nurses' Role in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team: Data From the Perfect-CR Study.
Author: Lidin, Matthias PhD, RN; Michelsen, Halldora Ogmundsdottir PhD, MD; Hag, Emma MSc, RN; Stomby, Andreas PhD, MD; Schlyter, Mona PhD, RN; Back, Maria PhD, PT; Hagstrom, Emil PhD, MD; Leosdottir, Margret PhD, MD
Page: 386-394
Relationship Status and Quality Are Associated With Perceived Benefits of Caregiving for People With Heart Failure.
Author: Glickman, Amanda MD; Mikulich-Gilbertson, Susan PhD; Abshire Saylor, Martha PhD, RN; DeGroot, Lyndsay PhD, BSN, RN, CNE; Bekelman, David B. MD, MPH
Page: E160-E166
Atrial Fibrillation and Older Age Predict Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels Among Patients With Heart Failure.
Author: Pressler, Susan J. PhD, RN; Jung, Miyeon PhD, RN; Dorsey, Susan G. PhD, RN; Giordani, Bruno PhD; Titler, Marita G. PhD, RN; Wierenga, Kelly L. PhD, RN; Clark, David G. MD; Smith, Dean G. PhD; Smith, Asa B. PhD, RN; Gradus-Pizlo, Irmina MD; Pressler, Milton L. MD
Page: E167-E173
Longitudinal Changes in Cardiovascular Health Among Young Adults With Overweight and Obesity.
Author: Cuccia, Alison F. DrPH, MSPH; DiPietro, Loretta PhD, MPH; Hayman, Laura L. PhD, MSN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, FSBM; Whiteley, Jessica A. PhD, FSBM; Napolitano, Melissa A. PhD
Page: E174-E181
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Produce Prescription Program for Adults With Food Insecurity and Obesity.
Author: Chao, Ariana M. PhD, CRNP; Paul, Alexandra BA; Vaidya, Nainika BS, MSPH; Ghanta, Aleena
Page: E182-E187
Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized With Methamphetamine-Associated Heart Failure: A Comparative Study of Enrolled vs Nonenrolled Patients.
Author: Hiatt, Shirin O. MPH, MS, RN; Camacho, S. Albert MD; Lee, Christopher S. PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FHFSA; Dieckmann, Nathan F. PhD; Mitchell, Jayne ANP-BC, CHFN; Robles, Yasmine BA; Shalen, Evan F. MD; Habecker, Beth A. PhD; Denfeld, Quin E. PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FHFSA
Page: E188-E192
Comparative Analysis of Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of Patients With Heart Failure and Cancer Who Receive Palliative Care.
Author: Arias-Rojas, Mauricio PhD, MSc, RN; Holgin, Edith Arredondo MSc, RN; Carreno-Moreno, Sonia PhD, MSc, RN
Page: E193-E201
Assessing Heart Failure Self-management Knowledge Through Vignettes.
Author: da Costa Ferreira Oberfrank, Natany PhD, RN; Watkinson, Erica PhD, RN; Buck, Harleah PhD, RN, FPCN; Lopez, Karen Dunn PhD, MPH, RN
Page: E202-E208
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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Volume 40(3) May/June 2025
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association News and Resources.
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Page: 193
Leading the Charge in Obesity Management: A Call to Action for Cardiovascular Nursing.
Author: Bryant, Eryn MSN, APRN-CNP, FPCNA; Laing, Karen MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, HWNC-BC, DipACLM, CHES, FPCNA; Langdon, Kristan D. DNP, APRN, ANP-C, CPHQ; Salisbury, Heidi RN, MSN, CNS-BC, ACGN; Villavaso, Chloe Davidson MN, APRN, CNS, FPCNA
Page: 194-197
The Importance of Social Support in the Management of Hypertension in Brazil.
Author: de Sales, Paloma Cesar PhD, RN; McCarthy, Margaret M. PhD, RN, FNP-BC; Dickson, Victoria Vaughan PhD, RN; Sullivan-Bolyai, Susan DNSc, CNS, RN; Melkus, Gail D'Eramo EdD, ANP; Chyun, Deborah PhD, RN
Page: 198-207
Association Between High Blood Pressure-Specific Health Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Hypertension in Urban-Rural Fringe Communities in China: A Mediation Analysis of Social Support and Self-management.
Author: Zhang, Qinghua PhD, RN; Gan, Wei MSc, PN; Chen, Ting MSc; Chen, Sanmei PhD; Shimpuku, Yoko PhD; Qi, Huan MSc, RN; Liu, Tongtong RN
Page: 208-217
Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Heart Failure Self-care: A Cross-sectional Analysis.
Author: Platz, Katherine PhD, RN; Cavanagh, Casey E. PhD; Metzger, Maureen PhD, RN; Park, Linda G. PhD, MS, FNP-BC; Howie-Esquivel, Jill PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Page: 218-227
Associations of Neighborhood Environments and Socioeconomic Status With Subclinical Atherosclerosis: An Integrative Review.
Author: Hajj, Jihane DrNP, ACNP-BC; Schneider, Andrea L. C. MD, PhD; Jacoby, Douglas MD; Schreiber, James PhD; Nolfi, David MLS, AHIP; Turk, Melanie T. PhD, RN
Page: 228-249
Influence of Neighborhood Disadvantage and Individual Sociodemographic Conditions on Heart Failure Self-care.
Author: Meraz, Rebecca PhD, RN, CCRC, CHFN; Osteen, Kathryn PhD, RN, CMSRN, CNE; McGee, Jocelyn PhD, MSG, FGSA, HSP; Noblitt, Paul DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC; Viejo, Henry MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Page: 250-257
Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Adults of Color Aged 18 to 50: A Systematic Review.
Author: Howard, Quiana MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC; Adeyinka, Sharon; Martin, Shemaine MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC; Griggs, Stephanie PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 258-267
The Association Between Impaired Dyadic Coping and Frailty in Elderly Patients With Hypertension: A Latent Profile Analysis.
Author: Wang, Yaqi MD; Xu, Xueying MD; Lv, Qingyun MD; Zhang, Xiaonan PhD; Yang, Weiling MD; Li, Yanting MD; Zhao, Yue PhD; Zang, Xiaoying PhD
Page: 268-279
A Qualitative Study: Hypertension Stigma Among Black Women: Erratum.
Author: Abel, Willie M. PhD, RN, FAHA; Spikes, Telisa PhD, RN; Greer, Danice B. PhD, RN
Page: 279
Gender and Sex-Based Differences in Hypertension Risk Factors Among Non-Hispanic Asian Adults in the United States.
Author: Tanglai, Wirampa MPHM, BSN, RN, FHEA; Jeamjitvibool, Thanakrit MSN, RN; Chen, Pei MSN, RN; Lockwood, Mark B. PhD, MSN, RN; Cajita, Mia PhD, RN
Page: 280-289
Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Wireless Limited Polysomnography to Capture Sleep Before, During, and After Hospitalization for Patients With Planned Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Author: Cordoza, Makayla L. PhD, RN, CCRN; Anderson, Brian J. MD, MSCE; Cevasco, Marissa MD, MPH; Diamond, Joshua M. MD, MSCE; Younes, Magdy MD, PhD, FRCPC; Gerardy, Bethany BSc, RPSGT; Iroegbu, Christin MS, RN; Riegel, Barbara PhD, RN
Page: E110-E116
Initiating and Continuing Long-Term Exercise in Heart Failure: A Qualitative Analysis From the GEtting iNTo Light Exercise-Heart Failure Study.
Author: Platz, Katherine BSN, RN; Metzger, Maureen PhD, RN; Cavanagh, Casey PhD; Park, Linda PhD, MS, FNP-BC; Howie-Esquivel, Jill PhD, ACNP-BC
Page: E117-E126
Design of a Multiple-Behavior Change Intervention for Supporting Self-management in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: An Intervention Mapping Approach.
Author: Dam, Joelle MSc; Eijsvogels, Thijs M. H. PhD; Verdijk, Marjolein H. I. MSc; Janssen, Anna M. MSc; van Bakel, Bram M. A. PhD; Baltussen, Lisette E. H. J. M. MSc; Westert, Gert P. PhD; de Bruin, Marijn PhD
Page: E127-E138
Adherence Trends to Physical Activity Guidelines in Adults With Cardiovascular Diseases and the Impact of Wearables on Adherence: Findings From a National Representative Sample.
Author: Madujibeya, Ifeanyi PhD, RN; Aroh, Adaeze C. DrPH, MPH, MSC, PMP
Page: E139-E148
Dose-Response Relationship Between Perceived Control and Depression in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Multicenter and Cross-sectional Study.
Author: Wang, Yaqi MD; Xu, Xueying MD; Lv, Qingyun MD; Zhang, Xiaonan PhD; Zhao, Yue PhD; Zang, Xiaoying PhD
Page: E149-E159
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PCNA News and Resources
Author:
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United States Women Veterans and Cardiovascular Disease Primary Prevention
Author:Park, Linda G..Dancu, Caroline Martyn-Nemeth, Pamela
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American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report From the Communications Committee
Author:Dzikowicz, Dillon J..Alonso, Windy W. Kang, JungHee
Page:6
Measuring Self-Care : A Description of the Family of Disease-Specific and Generic Instruments Based on the Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness
Author:Jaarsma, TinyDe Maria, Maddalena Matarese, Maria Luciani, Michela Vellone, Ercole Dickson, Victoria Vaughan Riegel, Barbara Ausili, Davide Barbaranelli, Claudio Stromberg, Anna
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Association Between Insomnia and Cognitive Frailty Among Older Patients With Chronic Heart Failure : Multiple Mediating Effects of Depressive Symptoms and Social Support
Author:Liu, Mengqi Luan, Xiaorong Wang, Xiaoli Wang, Jiurui Qu, Wenran Yan, Zeping Liu, Jian Zhang, Simeng Wei, Huimin Wang, Zhiwei
Page:6
Diet Quality Mediates the Relationship Between Chronic Stress and Inflammation in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
Author:Chung, Misook L. Moser, Debra K. Thomas, D. Travis Kang, JungHeeBiddle, Martha J. Lennie, Terry A..
Page:6
Relationships of Psychosocial Factors to Diabetes Self-efficacy : A Cross-sectional, Correlational Study
Author:Wright, Nina Slocumb, Rhonda H..Heo, Seongkum Kang, JungHeeHaley, BrandyKim, Jin Shil Barbé, Tammy
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Do Interventions Meet the Needs of Caregivers of Cardiac Patients? : A Scoping Review
Author:Guldin, Mai-BrittNielsen, Camilla PalmhøjØrtenblad, Lisbeth Nissen, Nina Konstantin
Page:6
“Eventually…Your Body Just Can't No More” : An Exploration of Patient Perspectives on Events Preceding Takotsubo Syndrome Episodes
Author:Keirns, Natalie G. Tripolone, Janice Rosen, Rochelle K. Ouaddi, Sara Salmoirago-Blotcher, Elena Breault, Christopher Burg, Matthew Gathright, Emily
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Psychometric Testing of the Thai Version of Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory Version 4c in Patients With Stroke
Author:Srisomthrong, Kannika Klinjun, Nuntaporn Kelly, Matthew Suwanno, Jom Suwanno, Juk
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Psychometric Analysis of the Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale in Japanese Patients With Heart Failure
Author:Okada, Akiko Ito, Shinya Hayashi, Kanako Tsuchihashi-Makaya, Miyuki Jurgens, Corrine Y..
Page:6
The Effect of Hand Reflexology Massage on Pain and Anxiety After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery : A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Author:Arslan, Gülşah Gürol Göktuna, Gizem Dağcan, Necibe
Page:6
Sensitivity and Specificity of Pulse Oximetry for Identification of Peripheral Artery Disease : A Systematic Review
Author:Tehan, Peta Ellen Hawke, Fiona Ellen Phua, Sheryl Chuter, Vivienne Helaine
Page:6
Cardiovascular Health Behavior Prediction Model in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Author:Lee, Sun Kyung Hwang, Seon Young
Page:6
Dignity, Resilience, and Quality of Life in Patients With Cardiac Disease : A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Author:Hsu, Ching-HwaTung, Heng-Hsin Huang, Chien-Lung Hsu, Shu-Fen
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Patients' Perceptions of Hybrid and Virtual-Only Care Models During the Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Journey : A Qualitative Study
Author:Ghisi, Gabriela Lima de Melo Konidis, ReneeFlores-Hukom, Madeleine Cotie, Lisa M. Marzolini, Susan Vanzella, Lais Manata
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Qualitative Description of Exercise Perceptions and Experiences Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the High-Intensity Exercise to Attenuate Limitations and Train Habits Study
Author:Adhiambo, Harriet Fridah Oliveira, Vitor H.. F..Do, Hoai Webel, Allison R..Khuu, Vincent Jankowski, Catherine Cook, Paul Erlandson, Kristine M..Davey, Christine Horvat
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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Volume 40(1) January/February 2025
Intersectionality-Based Cardiovascular Care Among Equity-Deserving Groups: Promoting Cardiovascular Health Equity.
Author: Saleema, Allana RN, PhD
Page: 1
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association News and Resources.
Author: Walter, Katy BS
Page: 2
Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness and Social Isolation for Cardiovascular Health.
Author: Raygani, Setareh MS, AGNP-C; Martyn-Nemeth, Pamela PhD, RN, FPCNA; Park, Linda G. PhD, FNP-BC, FPCNA
Page: 3-5
Chronic Pain in Heart Failure: An Urgent Need for Improved Characterization and Treatment.
Author: Smith, Asa B. PhD, RN; Pressler, Susan J. PhD, RN
Page: 6-9
Psychometric Evaluation of the Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale in a Middle Eastern Heart Failure Population.
Author: Massouh, Angela R. PhD, CNS, FHFA; Makhoul, Melissa PhD, RN; Noureddine, Samar PhD; Jurgens, Corrine Y. PhD, RN, ANP
Page: 10-18
Pain, Return to Community Status, and 90-Day Mortality Among Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure.
Author: Smith, Asa B. PhD, RN; Jung, Miyeon PhD, RN; O'Donnell, Daniel MD; White, Fletcher A. PhD, MS; Pressler, Susan J. PhD, RN
Page: 19-30
A Web-Based Education Program About Primary Palliative Care for Heart Failure: A Study Protocol of Wait-Listed Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Togashi, Shintaro PhD, RN, PHN; Wakabayashi, Rumi MSc, RN; Takehara, Ayumu MSc, RN, PHN; Higashitsuji, Asahiko PhD, RN, PHN; Ikarashi, Aoi RN; Nakashima, Naoko MSc, RN; Tanaka, Naoko RN; Nakano, Naomi RN; Shibata, Tatsuhiro MD, PhD; Oishi, Shogo MD; Sakashita, Akihiro MD, PhD
Page: 31-38
The Effect of Distance Education on Self-care in Patients With Heart Failure in the Chronic or Stable Phase: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Author: Sun, Binbin BN, RN; Wang, Jianhui PhD; Dong, Jianxiu MSN, RN; Qin, Lu MSN, RN; Xu, Yuexuan BN, RN; Tian, Beibei BN, RN
Page: 39-54
Perspectives Regarding Engagement in Physical Activity in Women: Traditional Gender Role-Based Themes.
Author: Vieira Sosa, MaryBeth PhD, RN, CNE; Chin, Elizabeth PhD, RN; Sethares, Kristen A. PhD, RN, CNE
Page: 55-63
Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Women Participating in an Appointment-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Author: Wright, Catherine X. MD; Fournier, Sean MS, ACSM-RCEP; Deng, Yanhong MPH; Meng, Can MS; Tucker, Katherine DNP; Spatz, Erica S. MD, MHS; Lichtman, Judith H. PhD, MPH; Zhu, Cenjing MPhil; Dreyer, Rachel P. PhD; Oen-Hsiao, Joyce M. MD
Page: 64-73
Perceived Susceptibility to and Severity of Cardiovascular Disease Is Associated With Intent to Change Behavior Among Women 25-55 Years Old.
Author: Rountree, Lauren PhD, RN; Fukuoka, Yoshimi PhD, RN, FAAN; Sagae, Kenji PhD; Zhang, Jingwen PhD; Pike, Nancy PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA; Brecht, Mary-Lynn PhD; Rezk-Hanna, Mary PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA; DeVon, Holli A. PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
Page: 74-83
Age-Stratified Sex Differences in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Among Adult Hospitalizations.
Author: Mogos, Mulubrhan F. PhD, MSc; Muchira, James M. PhD; Park, Chorong PhD; Osmundson, Sarah MD, MS; Piano, Mariann R. PhD
Page: 84-93
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Hydration 1 Hour After Extubation of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Liang, Ting MM; Li, Sai-Lan BS, RN; Peng, Yan-Chun MM, BS; Chen, Qi BS, RN; Chen, Liang-Wan PhD; Lin, Yan-Juan MD, RN
Page: E1-E8
Comparative Different Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with Hypertension: A Network Meta-analysis.
Author: Yuan, Wei BM; Zhang, Yu MD; MA, LiHua PhD
Page: E9-E23
The Effect of a Biofeedback-Based Integrated Program on Improving Orthostatic Hypotension in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study.
Author: Han, Jeonghwa PhD, RN; Park, Jooyeon PhD, RN; Kang, Hyunwook PhD, RN; Lee, Hyung MD, PhD; Kim, Nahyun PhD, RN
Page: E24-E36
Agreement of Computerized QT and QTc Interval Measurements Between Both Bedside and Expert Nurses Using Electronic Calipers.
Author: Ho, Karolina MS, RN, CNS, CCRN-CSC; Ganesh, Gopika K. MS, RN, CNS; Prasad, Shelvin MSN, RN, CNL; Hoffmann, Thomas J. PhD; Larsen, Amy MS, RN, CNS; Sandoval, Cass MS, RN, CCNS; Berger, Sarah MS, RN, CNS; Schell-Chaple, Hildy PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN; Badilini, Fabio PhD; Mackin, Lynda A. PhD, RN, AG PCNP-BC, CCNS, GS-C; Pelter, Michele M. PhD, RN, FAHA
Page: E37-E45
A Systematic Review of Interventions for Obesity Among Adults With Food Insecurity.
Author: Bach, Randy; Hui, Anna; Chao, Ariana M. PhD, CRNP
Page: E46-E56
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