Honored to present on LDL-C control by payer type at the AMCP annual meeting with Dr. JaMasha Lacy. Transparency and education on these issues are vital for improving heart health. Thank you, @TheFHFoundation, for this important session.

Join ABC Chief Science Officer Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA virtually on Jun18 @ 1PM ET to gain clinical insight on importance of #Lipoprotein(a) #Lpa screening and testing. Gain insights into improving #PatientCare and addressing #HealthDisparities. Register Today: bit.ly/ABC-KCFerdinan…

So exciting to see this book launched from Springer Nursing. A real honor working with Lynne Braun, PhD and expert multidisciplinary authors. Support for nurses, courses, and multiple roles aimed at preventing CVD! Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Christine M Kennedy RN PhD FAAN Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Emory Nursing

NEW: Diabetes Interactive Tool📲 This mobile-first, easy-to-use tool helps patients with diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle changes, and more. Share it to help your patients manage diabetes and reduce heart risks: bit.ly/3RCAPEq #DiabetesCare #PatientEducation

Black Americans had nearly 800,000 excess cardiovascular deaths from 2000 to 2022. Please see this report on the recent JACC publications and my commentary on how we must find a better path forward.    healio.com/news/cardiolog…

Yes, two amazing nursing leaders in CV prevention Lynne Braun, PhD and Sandra Dunbar Congratulations for an amazing book Springer Nursing

Want to do your part to close the #healthequity gap? We recently launched the Health Equity Self-Assessment Tool (HESAT) to help healthcare professionals identify areas for improvement regarding health equity. Take it now and receive tailored resources: bit.ly/4cKRmOy

In coordination with the #AHAJournals, we are proud to announce the formation of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Editorial (#EDI) board. Read the complete announcement here: ahajrnls.org/3zgQSz4

Quitting smoking significantly lowers your risk of heart disease. You don’t have to be a statistic. Talk to your doctor about the best plan for you to quit.

Carbohydrates have the biggest impact on your blood glucose (blood sugar). The Nutrition Facts label shows how many grams of carbs are in each serving of packaged foods. One way to lower your carb count is to eat a smaller portion size. #KnowDiabetesByHeart

Join our free CE course on diversity in clinical trials and earn a total of 2.0 CE contact hours! Course includes a literature review and a live Q&A on September 11 at 11:00 AM CT with a panel of experts. Learn more and register today: bit.ly/4fW64ER:

Local friends - are you a nurse or a nurse practitioner or do you know one? Saturday, October 5, our local PCNA chapter is hosting our fall learning event at the University of Tampa. This FREE event is open to ALL NURSES and will offer BREAKFAST and 3 CEs!

🌟 Nursing Students! 🌟 Think about becoming a #CNS! CNSs improve patient care, mentor nurses, and enhance healthcare systems. If you're passionate, a problem solver, and enjoy collaboration, this could be your path! Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wMji5 #CNSWeek

September is #AFibAwarenessMonth! Check out the ACC's AFib tools and resources, like #CardioSmart materials, #AFibAblationRegistry, #ACCEP member section & more! bit.ly/3Er3tkZ

Incretin-based therapies, such as GLP1RAs, offer key benefits for T2DM, obesity, and CV health, yet high costs and access barriers limit their widespread use. See our article ⬇️ and learn strategies to overcome disparities in incretin-based treatment. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

PCNA members were on Capitol Hill this week, advocating for policy initiatives that improve patient care, ensure innovation, and enhance equitable access to critical treatments. ❤️ #PCNAFlyIn Chloé Davidson Villavaso Eryn Bryant, APRN, CNP Karen Laing Kristan Langdon DNP, NP-C

Help reshape heart health! Tulane & Samsung Research America’s HEARTBEAT study uses wearable tech to detect heart issues before they escalate. LA residents 18+ who see Tulane/LCMC providers are eligible to participate. ❤️ Learn more: heartbeatstudy.com

#SGLT2 inhibitors are 🔑 in preventing adverse CV events & ↗️ outcomes in patients w/ heart failure, diabetes & chronic kidney disease. #CardioSmart’s updated SGLT2 inhibitor package offers a series of tools to help support the clinician-patient conversation. ➡️

Stroke is preventable and what you do every day in clinical practice makes a difference. Learn how 2024 guidelines can help: bit.ly/3Px295E #StrokePrevention

High blood pressure while lying down could signal higher risks of heart disease and death, even with normal seated readings. Read more about important recent findings here: tctmd.com/news/high-bp-w… #HeartHealth #Cardiology