The dynamics of AFib and Heart Failure often lead to patients navigating both diseases simultaneously. Learn how to apply effective strategies for management, including team-based care, shared decision-making, addressing adherance barriers, and more, in this conversation with Kathy Wood, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, and Eryn Bryant, MSN, APRN-CNP, FPCNA.

PCNA Resources:

Atrial Fibrillation:https://pcna.net/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/

Heart Failure: https://pcna.net/health-topics/heart-failure/

EAST-AF NET-4 Trial: acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Clinical-Trials/2020/08/28/16/16/EAST-AFNET-4

AFFIRM Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12466506/

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The Southern Nevada PCNA chapter received the 2025 Chapter Award for outstanding contributions to their community. Learn about what has led to their success--and strategies you can implement in your own workplace and community--from chapter leaders Kredlen Dentscheff, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, David De Santiago, MSN Ed, RN MEDSURG-BC, CMSRN, CV-BC, and Charli Rose Saxton, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CMSRN, CV-BC.

PCNA Chapters: https://pcna.net/about-pcna/chapters/

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Learn more about the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and how these individuals can drive positive outcomes for patients. Guest Laura Mack, MSN, RN, CNL, HF-CERT, PCNA's Heart Failure Prevention 2025 awardee, describes a nurse-led process improvements for patients with heart failure that yielded substantial progress in reducing rehospitalizations and mortality.

PCNA Heart Failure Prevention Award: pcna.net/career-development/awards-grants/heart-failure- prevention-award/

AHA Get With The Guidelines: heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists: nacns.org/about-us/what-is-a-cns/

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