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Friday, January 10, 2014

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, @PKHedrick @nursesonthenet #NursesonTheNet #nurseup

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, @PKHedrick #NursesonTheNet:"Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that requires a lot of daily management. As a result, it impacts not only the
patient, but also family and friends. Without careful monitoring, your loved one can end up with scary symptoms that often result in hospitalization. On the other hand,
careful following of dietary restrictions and daily weight and blood pressure checks can nip these frightening flares in the bud.
Anyone living with or helping someone with CHF will find it is a big job. And it takes its toll. In addition to daily assistance, CHF is unpredictable. There are good days and
bad days. Your relative can tire easily and need to cancel even the most cherished plans. "Cabin fever" is common for both the patient and family members. So is depression."
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, RN, BSN, BA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP, North Star Elder Care

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, RN, BSN, BA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP, North Star Elder Care:"Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that requires a lot of daily management. As a result, it impacts not only the patient, but also family and friends. Without careful monitoring, your loved one can end up with scary symptoms that often result in hospitalization. On the other hand, careful following of dietary restrictions and daily weight and blood pressure checks can nip these frightening flares in the bud.
Anyone living with or helping someone with CHF will find it is a big job. And it takes its toll. In addition to daily assistance, CHF is unpredictable. There are good days and bad days. Your relative can tire easily and need to cancel even the most cherished plans. "Cabin fever" is common for both the patient and family members. So is depression."
North Star Elder Care
222 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 2000
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-335-2006, or toll-free at (800) 385-NSEC (6732)
http://elderpages.com/beachcities/resources/chf.php

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Physical activity improves quality of life. American Heart Association, Inc.

Do you want to add years to your life? Or life to your years?
Feeling your best boosts your zeal for life!
The American Heart Association recommends 30-minutes of moderate activity, but three 10-minute periods of activity are almost as beneficial to your overall fitness as one 30-minute session. This is achievable! Physical activity may also help encourage you to spend some time outdoors. Sunlight on your skin helps your body produce vitamin D, which brings many added health benefits.
Here are some reasons why physical activity is proven to improve both mental and physical health.
Physical activity boosts mental wellness.
Regular physical activity can relieve tension, anxiety, depression and anger. You may not only notice a "feel good sensation" immediately following your physical activity, but most people also note an improvement in general well-being over time during the weeks and months as physical activity becomes a part of your routine.
Exercise increases the flow of oxygen which directly effects the brain. Your mental acuity and memory can be improved with physical activity.
Physical activity improves physical wellness.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Heart RN (ClevClinicHeart) on Twitter

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March is National Nutrition Month - Eat heart healthy info from Cleveland Clinic @ http://bit.ly/dIpexD and the ADA: http://bit.ly/gawk5r

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Expand+Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation: How does it compare with amiodarone? CCJM: http://www.ccjm.org/content/78/3/179

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Monday 3/21 @ 12 noon EST - Ask doctor questions about atrial fibrillation (#afib) and other abnormal #heart beats. Register @ bit.ly/9Ei0Nj

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Prevention.com - 28 Days to a Healthier Heart - Prevention

Did you know that more than 41 million women in America have heart disease? And that more women than men will die from it? In fact, it’s the leading health problem that kills women (not cancer—a common myth).
But the good news is that just five lifestyle guidelines—moderate alcohol, a healthy diet, daily exercise, normal body weight, and not smoking—can cut your heart attack risk by a whopping 92%, according to a Swedish study of more than 24,000 women. Incorporating just the first two into your routine cuts your risk by more than half.
The 28 tips that follow are designed to help you get started. Try one a day for a month, and then stick with as many as you can for the long haul.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Practice Guidelines: Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Mosby' s Nursing Suite

With the U.S. population aging, chronic heart failure is on the rise. Now healthcare professionals must diagnose and manage this complex, life-threatening syndrome more effectively than ever. To help, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association provide complete practice guidelines for the four stages of heart failure.
The American Heart Association has identified these four stages of heart failure (HF), which complement the NYHA classifications:
Stage A: At high risk for HF but no structural heart disease or HF symptoms
Stage B: Structural heart disease but no HF signs or symptoms
Stage C: Structural heart disease and prior or current HF symptoms
Stage D: Refractory HF that requires specialized interventions
According to the guidelines, possibly the most effective and least followed general measures are close attention and follow-up. These require regular assessment, patient teaching, monitoring of adherence to the plan of care, and evaluation of the patient’s response. To help you and your colleagues align your practice with current guidelines, the following list summarizes teaching for patients with Stage C heart failure.

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Cardiovascular Disease [NCCAM Health Information], National Institutes of Health

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (also called heart disease) comes in many forms and is the number one cause of death in the United States. The most common cause of heart disease is coronary artery disease (the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Heart Advice from a Cardiologist - Prevention.com

By Arthur Agatston , Arthur Agatston, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and Prevention's "From the Heart Doc." He is also a member of Prevention's medical advisory board.

I'm 62 and, thankfully, have never been hospitalized, nor can I remember calling in sick. I still work 12-hour days, walk the golf course, hit the heavy bag, and, not too long ago, even played ice hockey. Other than some minor colds, flus, and heartburn, I have been very healthy, and I take no regular medications. How I've managed this isn't a secret. My philosophy is in my books. But for this special issue of Prevention, I want to summarize it for you--what I eat, how I exercise and beat stress, even my own advice that I struggle with. Here's my personal Rx--feel free to make it your own:

Eat three squares and a snack: I start most days with a three-egg omelet (one yolk and whites) and some green tea with a scoop of Benefiber (a natural fiber supplement). For lunch, I usually order baked salmon and grilled veggies from a nearby restaurant. I never eat fast food. And for dinner, my wife, Sari, typically makes fish or chicken with veggies. We eat little starch at home. If I get hungry during the day or when I'm traveling, I'll have a mozzarella stick, fruit, wasabi-coated soy nuts, other nuts, or a high-fiber bar.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Why the day after Christmas is hazardous to your heart - CNN.com

December 26 is historically one of the most dangerous days of the year for people vulnerable to cardiac problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure.

And many of these so-called Merry Christmas coronaries will hit people who didn't even realize they were at risk when they unwrapped their gifts the day before.

But the holiday season isn't good for heart health to begin with. A 2004 study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Tufts University found that heart-related deaths increase by nearly 5% during the holidays, perhaps because patients delay seeking treatment for heart problems or because hospital staffing patterns change.

But anecdotally, doctors say that their ERs stay quiet on Christmas Day itself. Then, come December 26, they see a surge of cardiac traffic. A 2008 study found that daily visits to hospitals for heart failure increased by 33% during the four days after Christmas.

Health.com: 9 surprising heart attack risks

"This time of year is notorious for heart attacks, heart failures, and arrhythmias," says Samin Sharma, MD, director of interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Here's how to steer clear of the hospital.

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

PT Perspective: Heart Disease in Women - Overshadowed and Understated|putmebacktogether.com

It’s good to be informed. As PTs, I’d add that it’s our responsibility to inform ourselves then to pass on the information to patients. I’ve come across many women, patients, and co-workers who recognize the dangers of breast cancer and the necessity of research to cure it.

Clearly, breast cancer is serious business and the stats are grim. The lifetime prevalence: 1 in 8; number of deaths per year: 40,000.

But consider this. Lung cancer claims 70,000 women a year which is more than breast, ovarian and uterine cancers combined. Of those diagnosed with lung cancer, only 1 in 8 survives. The public consciousness seems misinformed on this.

Heart disease is another poorly understood killer. Every year, heart disease claims the lives of 500,000 women. That’s 1000% more deaths than breast cancer. People seem to think breast cancer is the biggest monster out there gobbling up women’s lives while the real boogey man disease lives in virtual anonymity.

Why does this happen? Why would such a big problem get such short shrift? Part of the problem is the stereotype that only type A men get heart attacks. The fact is heart disease doesn’t dabble in gender politics. Whether you’re from Venus or Mars, the odds are pretty even.

If you’re a woman, your sirens should be ringing (blaring stridently; in fact), particularly if you have a family history, like to wash down your corn-fed Angus cuts with a keg of beer, and exercise by walking from the couch to the kitchen during commercial breaks. If this describes you or your patients, beware, but don’t despair.

Giving up leads to paralysis and paralysis doesn’t help. What does help is information (keeping in mind that the step after information is informed action). Unlike breast cancer which is largely genetic and difficult to prevent (if such as word even applies), heart disease responds to the following life-saving changes:

Smoking cessation

A well-balanced diet, low in saturated and trans fat

Regular exercise

Weight loss

Stress reduction

Social support

Decreased alcohol consumption

Those who campaign against breast cancer do a wonderful job of raising awareness about a terrible disease. We should applaud these efforts and replicate them with heart disease, spreading the word the way rumors spread in the girl’s middle school bathrooms across America. First whispered conspiratorially, the message gets passed on via three very simple words: “Pass it on!”

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists

The Australasian Board Of Cardiovascular Perfusion was established pursuant to the Rules of the Australasian Society of Cardio-Vascular Perfusionists Incorporated, now ANZCP. The Board therefore forms part of the incorporated association and has no separate legal existence outside the College. The Board is required to establish and support the credentialing process

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Cardiovascular Perfusion:College of Health Professions:SUNY Upstate Medical University

Cardiovascular Perfusion—Bachelor of Science

Perfusionists are operating room specialists who conduct cardiopulmonary bypass. That is, they pump and oxygenate the blood of patients whose hearts or lungs are stopped, usually during open heary surgery.

The cardiovascular perfusion program accepts six students each year. Graduates are eligible to take the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion's National Certification Examination.

A Cardiovascular Perfusionist's work is a matter of life or death. People who succeed in this field thrive on excitement and stressful situations. More >

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, @PKHedrick @nursesonthenet #NursesonTheNet #nurseup

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, RN, BSN, BA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP, North Star Elder Care

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Physical activity improves quality of life. American Heart Association, Inc.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Heart RN (ClevClinicHeart) on Twitter

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Prevention.com - 28 Days to a Healthier Heart - Prevention

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Practice Guidelines: Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Mosby' s Nursing Suite

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Cardiovascular Disease [NCCAM Health Information], National Institutes of Health

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Heart Advice from a Cardiologist - Prevention.com

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Why the day after Christmas is hazardous to your heart - CNN.com

Sunday, December 12, 2010

PT Perspective: Heart Disease in Women - Overshadowed and Understated|putmebacktogether.com

Monday, November 15, 2010

Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists

Cardiovascular Perfusion:College of Health Professions:SUNY Upstate Medical University

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