Heart to Heart Nurses
Hypertension: Local Solutions to a Global Crisis
Hypertension control is an intersection of factors at the patient, provider, system and societal levels. Guest Yvonne Commodore Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, describes actions in the clinic, in the community, and in advocacy to help address this disease that affects 1 in 2 U.S. adults. Learn about validated devices for measurement, strategies for effective community screening, and the impacts of health inequity on our patients.
Validated blood pressure devices: validatebp.org
Health Equity and Role of Cardiovascular Nursing: https://pcna.net/health-equity-cardiovascular-nurses-role/
Hypertension patient education resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/hypertension-patient-tools-and-handouts/
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