{"title":"Statins and improving concordance","authors":"A. Richardson","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0045","url":null,"abstract":"In the second instalment of this two-part series on statins, Andy Richardson, educational advisor for the BANCC, discusses ways to improve concordance, including the role of the nurse and the importance of a person-centred care lens. Enablers and barriers to concordance are also considered.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89156289","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":"ECG of the month","authors":"Charles Bloe","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0053","url":null,"abstract":"In this issue's ECG of the month, Charles Bloe presents the case of a 68-year-old man who experienced two cardiac arrests en route to the hospital, after waking up with severe chest pain.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136040736","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":"Highlighting the latest research: June 2023","authors":"S. Palmer","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0052","url":null,"abstract":"Sarah Jane Palmer presents a selection of recently published articles of interest to nurses working in cardiovascular nursing. The aim of this roundup is to provide a brief overview of the research papers selected. A full reference is provided for those who wish to look at the research in further detail.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85754421","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":"Changing the trajectory of heart failure and saving lives: a look at the 25in25 global initiative","authors":"C. Lawson, C. Barton","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0034","url":null,"abstract":"In this month's column, BANCC secretary Claire Lawson and junior secretary Carys Barton report back from the 25in25 global heart failure summit held in London in March.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91289186","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}
W. Nwosu, R. Rajani, T. McDonaugh, A. Goulder, Daniel J. Smith, Lyndsay D. Hughes
{"title":"The impact of nurse-led patient education on quality of life in patients with heart failure","authors":"W. Nwosu, R. Rajani, T. McDonaugh, A. Goulder, Daniel J. Smith, Lyndsay D. Hughes","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2022.0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2022.0040","url":null,"abstract":"Heart failure is a complex condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively because of a structural or functional abnormality. This condition is associated with a substantial human and economic burden, with a particularly high impact on patients' quality of life. However, previous research suggests that patient education, which is often delivered by nurses, can help to reduce the burden of heart failure, both for patients and healthcare services. This review aimed to assess the impact of nurse-led patient education programmes on the quality of life among patients with heart failure. Key electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science) were searched from inception to February 2022. Studies of adults with heart failure who received in-person nurse-led patient education using a quality of life assessment tool were included. Of the 2225 studies retrieved in the initial search, 18 were included in the final review, including a total of 2413 participants. Physical health was assessed across all studies, with some variation in the findings, particularly in relation to the impact of patient education on mortality rates. However, positive mental health outcomes were reported in intervention groups across selected studies, with one study reporting significant improvement at 12 months compared to a control group (P=0.038). This indicates that nurse-led patient education can improve some aspects of patients' quality of life, reinforcing the importance of this aspect of nursing care in heart failure management, while also highlighting areas in need of further research.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"222 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72392414","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":"Redesigning nursing curricula to support cardiovascular nurse training in low- and middle-income countries","authors":"R. Pedrosa, S. Fredericks","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"07 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80913601","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":"Policy changes for improved cardiovascular disease outcomes and equity in prevention and treatment","authors":"S. Palmer","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79341341","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}
Fortunate Mamombe, Catherine E Renwick, A. Potterton, Elizabeth Wilson, C. Romer, Rachana Kalathiparambil, Anita Banerjee, Rosalie Magboo
{"title":"Inherited aortopathy: an overview","authors":"Fortunate Mamombe, Catherine E Renwick, A. Potterton, Elizabeth Wilson, C. Romer, Rachana Kalathiparambil, Anita Banerjee, Rosalie Magboo","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0014","url":null,"abstract":"This article is the fourth instalment of a wider series looking at cardiac genetic concepts. Inherited aortopathies are a group of syndromic and non-syndromic genetic conditions that affect the aorta. Aortopathies can lead to sudden cardiac death through aortic aneurysm rupture, especially in individuals whose aortopathy is undiagnosed. Most inherited aortopathies follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern and high-quality family history taking is paramount in assessing this. This article focuses on thoracic aortic aneurysm and provides an overview of the aetiology, diagnosis and management, including risk stratification and treatment.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85996549","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":"Prevention requires putting people over profits","authors":"Aysha Mendes","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0050","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87464463","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":"ECG of the Month","authors":"Martin Regan","doi":"10.12968/bjca.2023.0039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2023.0039","url":null,"abstract":"In this issue’s ECG of the month, Martin Regan presents the case of a 96-year-old man who was referred to cardiology by his GP with breathlessness and tiredness.","PeriodicalId":72463,"journal":{"name":"British journal of cardiac nursing","volume":"149 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135270222","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}