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The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation: A literature review
Conclusions: Caregivers have an essential role to play in advocacy, family centred care and shared decision-making. This may influence thromboprophylaxis treatment choices and potentially adherence. Assessment of caregiver needs and support should be central to patient assessment and care planning. There is a need for clinical intervention studies which more target and address the caregiver role. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ferguson, C., Inglis, S. C., Newton, P. J., Middleton, S., Macdonald, P. S., Davidson, P. M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Caregivers' contributions to heart failure self-care: A systematic review
Conclusions and implications of key findings: To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review to examine CGs’ contributions in depth. Informal caregivers play a major role in HF self-care. Longitudinal research is needed to examine the impact of CGs’ contributions on patient self-care outcomes. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Buck, H. G., Harkness, K., Wion, R., Carroll, S. L., Cosman, T., Kaasalainen, S., Kryworuchko, J., McGillion, M., O'Keefe-McCarthy, S., Sherifali, D., Strachan, P. H., Arthur, H. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Assessment of primary healthcare professionals' management of hypertensive patients with riser pattern
Conclusions: Therapeutic changes in riser patients were introduced when these subjects were poorly controlled and these changes were highly effective. Additional ABPM to confirm the effectiveness of therapeutic changes was only performed in some individuals. Thus, for management of riser patients, more specific training of health professionals is needed. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Sagarra-Tio, M., Felez-Carrobe, E., Baiget, M., Felez, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Profiles of self-care management versus consulting behaviors in adults with heart failure
Conclusions: Expertise in consulting behaviors does not necessarily confer expertise in symptom self-care management and vice versa. Physical and psychological symptoms are strong determinants of symptom response behaviors. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lee, C. S., Gelow, J. M., Mudd, J. O., Green, J. K., Hiatt, S. O., Chien, C., Riegel, B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Psychological distress in patients with a left ventricular assist device and their partners: An exploratory study
Conclusion: LVAD partners had significantly higher levels of anxiety than LVAD patients. Emotional distress of LVAD partners should gain more attention, as partners are an essential source of support for LVAD patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Brouwers, C., Denollet, J., Caliskan, K., de Jonge, N., Constantinescu, A., Young, Q., Kaan, A., Pedersen, S. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Sexual concerns of cardiac patients: Predictors and the influence of specific sexual activities
Conclusion: This study underscores that cardiac patients across a variety of diagnoses and comorbidities often experience sexual concerns, fears, symptoms, and dysfunction. The strongest predictors of sexual concerns were the number of cardiac and noncardiac comorbidities, thus illustrating the importance of a thorough assessment of these factors when examining sexual concerns of cardiac patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mosack, V., Hill, T. J., Steinke, E. E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation improves outcome for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Findings from the COPE-ICD randomised clinical trial
Conclusion: Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation combining exercise training and a psycho-educational intervention improves VO2-uptake and general health. Furthermore, mental health seems improved. No significant difference was found in the number of ICD shocks or anti-tachycardia pacing therapy. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Berg, S. K., Pedersen, P. U., Zwisler, A.-D., Winkel, P., Gluud, C., Pedersen, B. D., Svendsen, J. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Systematic review of model-based analyses reporting the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of cardiovascular disease management programs
Conclusion: The majority of CVD-MPs was reported to have favorable economic outcomes, but 25% were at unacceptably high cost for the outcomes. Use of standardized reporting tools should increase transparency and inform what drives the cost-effectiveness of CVD-MPs. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Maru, S., Byrnes, J., Whitty, J. A., Carrington, M. J., Stewart, S., Scuffham, P. A. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Health-related quality of life of patients after mechanical valve replacement surgery: An integrative review
Conclusions: Mechanical valve replacement surgery results in important and sustained improvements in HRQoL. Future research should include investigation of HRQoL outcomes after mechanical valve replacement for specific groups such as younger adults and people in developing countries, and include evaluations of the potential impact of valve-specific factors and health self-management requirements. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Thomson Mangnall, L. J., Gallagher, R. D., Sibbritt, D. W., Fry, M. M. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Perceptions of family history and genetic testing and feasibility of pedigree development among African Americans with hypertension
Conclusion: The majority of AAs in this sample possessed extensive knowledge of HTN within their family and were able to develop a three-generation pedigree with assistance. The majority were willing to participate in future genetic research. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Pettey, C. M., McSweeney, J. C., Stewart, K. E., Price, E. T., Cleves, M. A., Heo, S., Souder, E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The social gradient of taking a family history
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Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ingles, J., Burns, C. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Thanks to Reviewers
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Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Thanks to Reviewers Source Type: research

Identifying predictors of high sodium excretion in patients with heart failure: A mixed effect analysis of longitudinal data
Conclusion: Three factors were associated with excess sodium excretion and two factors, obesity and diabetes, are modifiable by changing dietary food patterns. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Masterson Creber, R., Topaz, M., Lennie, T. A., Lee, C. S., Puzantian, H., Riegel, B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Dietary sodium restriction below 2 g per day predicted shorter event-free survival in patients with mild heart failure
Conclusion: Sodium restriction below 2 g/day is not warranted in mild HF patients, whereas excessive sodium intake above 3 g/day may be harmful in moderate to severe HF patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Song, E. K., Moser, D. K., Dunbar, S. B., Pressler, S. J., Lennie, T. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A European survey
Conclusion: There is variability in the content, teaching, learning and evaluation methods in post-registration cardiovascular nurse education programmes in Europe. Cardiovascular nurse education would be strengthened with a stronger focus upon content that reflects current health challenges faced in Europe. A broader view of cardiovascular disease to include stroke and peripheral vascular disease is recommended with greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and the impact of health inequalities. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: The Working Group of the Education Committee of the ESC Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions, Astin, Carroll, De Geest, Martensson, Jones, Hunterbuchner, Jennings, Kletsiou, Serafin, Timmins Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research