Preventing CVD in women: the NP's role.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, but a woman's risk can be decreased with preventative measures. This article focuses on the new American Heart Association guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women and the nurse practitioner's role in implementing them.
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, USA.
Jennie
J
Wood
Patricia
P
Gordon
D000572:American Heart Association; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States