Stress can impact cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a variety of ways, through its effect on the sympathetic nervous system and hemostasis and via the effect of stress on behaviors such as eating and tobacco use. A topic we typically hear more about in February - the "broken heart syndrome" - is often described as the ultimate expression of stress on the heart. It is key for nurses, nurse practitioners, and dietitians who work with patients on adopting and maintaining heart-healthy behaviors to understand the impact of stress on the cardiovascular system and on CVD risk factors. Evidence-based stress management techniques are important to facilitating behavior change and to improving overall quality of life. Plan to join us for PCNA's February program "Cardiovascular Health: What Does Stress Have to Do With It?" on February 22 at 1:00 pm ET. Program faculty include Dr. Joanne Foody MD, Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, Associate Dean, Brooks College of Health & Nutrition Graduate Program Director University of North Florida. Drs. Foody and Christie will discuss the impact of stress on CVD through direct physiologic effects as well as through the impact of stress on health behaviors - especially eating behaviors. They will offer tips on helping patients with evidence-based stress management techniques. Time will be allotted for questions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
AUDIENCE: Nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians/nutritionists, and other healthcare providers interested in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. NOTE:
Seminar Date:
February 22, 2012
PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
This educational activity is provided by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education (CE) programs by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), provider number 030602.
General Hour: 1.00 Contact Hour Total: 1.00 |
On-Demand This seminar is presented free of charge. |