{"title":"Working with care homes: new initiatives for integrated care","authors":"H. Cowan","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0131","url":null,"abstract":"This quarterly column sheds some light on the lesser known area of cardiac nursing in care homes, looking at nurse-led diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions. In this final instalment, Helen Cowan interviews qualified nurse, Leah Bressington, about her roles as a newly-appointed care home fellow at the British Geriatrics Society and within the One Weston Care Home Hub, and their potential to improve care for residents in care homes.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85552663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the precipice of change","authors":"Aysha Mendes","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0139","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81983970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the gap of follow-up care for high-risk patients with established coronary artery disease","authors":"N. Bowers","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0126","url":null,"abstract":"In this month’s BANCC column, Nicola Bowers emphasises the importance of secondary prevention in acute coronary syndrome. Nicola is president elect of the BANCC and clinical academic nurse lead for integrated medicine at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"104 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88257240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predicting sudden death in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy","authors":"S. Palmer","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0133","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75405205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edith Donnelly, C. Cousins, Claire McGrady, Emma McMullan
{"title":"Report from the Northern Ireland Heart Failure Nurse Forum's educational meeting","authors":"Edith Donnelly, C. Cousins, Claire McGrady, Emma McMullan","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0124","url":null,"abstract":"This year, the Northern Ireland Heart Failure Nurse Forum relaunched with the aim of supporting, developing and promoting the essential role of heart failure specialist nurses in Northern Ireland. One of their first priorities was to host an educational meeting for their members, colleagues working in cardiac rehabilitation and cardiology nurses. This report summarises the content of the day, highlighting some topical issues in 2022.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76130040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Care planning: improving population health and outcomes for patients with heart failure","authors":"Delyth Rucarean","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88837576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: an overview for nurses","authors":"Asriel Juvenal Chamos","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0093","url":null,"abstract":"Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is non-inferior to surgical aortic valve replacement in managing severe aortic stenosis. It has been the treatment of choice for patients who would be unsuitable for surgical aortic valve replacement. Patient selection and workup involves a rigorous process to ensure a successful outcome, and patient monitoring is crucial during and after the procedure. Nurses play an important role throughout these stages, so developing their understanding of the different processes involved in each step of the procedure is imperative. This article provides an overview of transcatheter aortic valve implantation, from patient selection and workup to peri-procedure, highlighting considerations for nurses across these stages. It includes the most relevant and recent literature on transcatheter aortic valve implantation for evidence-based nursing care, such as the monitoring of complications, early mobilisation and next-day discharge. Furthermore, it includes discussion of future considerations and research on transcatheter aortic valve implantation.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76633748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Bueser, J. Hargrave, Soraya Nuthoo, Adam Damianopoulos
{"title":"Genetic concepts in inherited cardiac conditions","authors":"T. Bueser, J. Hargrave, Soraya Nuthoo, Adam Damianopoulos","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0091","url":null,"abstract":"Advances in techniques and reduced costs have led to increased use of genetics in cardiovascular care and, in particular, the field of inherited cardiac conditions. While there are specialist services for the diagnosis and management of these conditions, patients and family members are seen across cardiovascular services. Therefore, all nurses need to be aware of the various aspects of care required by these patients and have confidence in engaging in discussions around their genetic healthcare needs. This article is the first in a series about genetics. It provides information about basic genetic concepts relating to inherited cardiac conditions, the process and uses of genetic testing, the potential psychosocial impact and the key role of the nurse in genetic healthcare for patients and their families.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88729507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fighting for nurses","authors":"Aysha Mendes","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89625780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mairead P Watson, M. Bennett, Conor Hamilton, L. Hill, O. McNally, K. Rogers
{"title":"Rate vs rhythm: beta blockers and antiarrhythmics as pharmacological options for the treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation","authors":"Mairead P Watson, M. Bennett, Conor Hamilton, L. Hill, O. McNally, K. Rogers","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0070","url":null,"abstract":"Postoperative atrial fibrillation is one of the most recognised complications of cardiac surgery. Although its exact pathophysiology remains unknown, evidence suggests that it is multifactorial and that it directly affects patient outcomes post cardiac surgery. It is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, renal failure, stroke and mortality. Pharmacological agents such as beta blockers and antiarrhythmic drugs are well established and extensively used for both the prevention and treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation. This article will explore the pharmacological treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation with specific reference to metoprolol and amiodarone, along with the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of both drugs. It will briefly discuss the evidence reviewed regarding the effectiveness of these drugs for postoperative atrial fibrillation and the recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery on how postoperative atrial fibrillation should be treated.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86684300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}