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Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 4 p. 196-198 Hypertension in Thailand Romy Mahrer-Imhof, PhD, RN; Philip Moons, PhD, RN, Section Editors Sirirat Leelacharas PhD, RN, Sirirat Leelacharas PhD, RN Department of Nursing (Medical Nursing), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandSearch for more papers by this author Sirirat Leelacharas PhD, RN, Sirirat Leelacharas PhD, RN Department of Nursing (Medical Nursing), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 December 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00059.xCitations: 2 Address for correspondence:Sirirat Leelacharas, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing (Medical Nursing), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama 6th Road, Ratchatawee, Bangkok 10400, ThailandE-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES 1 National Statistical Office. Population and housing. http://service.nso.go.th/nso/nsopublish/service/data/topten/pophouse/T0101/th/th.htm. Accessed February 4, 2009. Google Scholar 2 Tocharoenvanich P, Yipintsoi T, Choomalee K, Boonwanno P, Rodklai A. Risk factors for a five-year death in the InterASIA-South Cohort. J Med Assoc Thai. 2008; 91 (4): 471–478. PubMedGoogle Scholar 3 Kuptniratsaikul V, Kovindha A, Massakulpan P, et al. An epidemiologic study of the Thai Stroke Rehabilitation Registry (TSRR): a multi-center study. J Med Assoc Thai. 2008; 91 (2): 225–233. PubMedGoogle Scholar 4 Chittinandana A, Chailimpamontree W, Chaloeiphap P. Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Thai adult population. J Med Assoc Thai. 2006; 89 (Suppl 2): S112–120. PubMedGoogle Scholar 5 Kosulwat V. The nutrition and health transition in Thailand. Public Health Nutr. 2002; 5 (1A): 183–189. PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 6 Joint National Committee. The seventh report of the joint national committee on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure (JNC 7). Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health; 2003. NIH Publication no. 03-5231. Google Scholar 7 Aekplakorn W, Abbott-Klafter J, Khonputsa P, et al. Prevalence and management of prehypertension and hypertension by geographic regions of Thailand: the Third National Health Examination Survey, 2004. J Hypertens. 2008; 26: 191–198. CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 8 Thai Ministry of Public Health. Public Health in Thailand (2005–2008). Nonthaburi: Ministry of Public Health; 2007. Google Scholar 9 Achananuparp S, Suriyawongpaisal P, Suebwonglee S, et al. Prevalence, detection, and control of hypertension in Thai population of a central rural community. J Med Assoc Thai. 1989; 72 (Suppl 1): 66–75. PubMedGoogle Scholar 10 Sitthi-Amorn C, Chandraprasert S, Bunnag SC, Plengvidhya CS. The prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in Klong Toey slum and Klong Toey government apartment houses. Int J Epidemiol. 1989; 18: 89–94. 10.1093/ije/18.1.89 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 11 Suriyawongpaisal P, Underwood P. Situation of hypertension in some Bangkok slums. J Med Assoc Thai. 1993; 76 (3): 123–128. CASPubMedGoogle Scholar 12 Thai National Health Care Plan 10. The Thai National Health Care Plan 10th 2007–2011. Nonthaburi: Thai Ministry of Public Health; 2007. http://www.nesdb.go.th/Default.aspx?tabid=139. Accessed January 6, 2009. Web of Science®Google Scholar 13 Thai Ministry of Public Health. Report of the 5th survey of food and nutrition, 2003. Bangkok: Thai Ministry of Public Health; 2006. Google Scholar 14 Health Information Development Office. Exercise. http://www.hiso.or.th/hiso/picture/reportHealth/ThaiHealth2006/ENG2006-Health-Indicators5.pdf. Accessed January 26, 2009. Google Scholar 15 Laosupap K, Sota C, Laopaiboon M. Factors affecting physical activity of rural Thai midlife women. J Med Assoc Thai. 2008; 91 (8): 1269–1275. PubMedGoogle Scholar 16 Aekplakorn W, Chaiyapong Y, Neal B, et al. Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity in Thai adults: results of the Second National Health Examination Survey. J Med Assoc Thai. 2004; 87 (6): 685–693. PubMedGoogle Scholar 17 The Nursing Council of Thailand. The agreement of health care screening and immunization at the primary care level. Nonthaburi: The Nursing Council of Thailand; 2002. Google Scholar Citing Literature Volume24, Issue4December 2009Pages 196-198 ReferencesRelatedInformation

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of morbidity worldwide. Although cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs can decrease recurrence of coronary events by as much as 25%, few patients engage in CR after a cardiac event. Current therapeutic procedures for ACS are provided quickly after the onset of symptoms, resulting in briefer hospital stays. Therefore, within this shorter time frame, the education of patients about ACS risk factors and their reduction presents a new nursing challenge. The purpose of this paper is to describe the systematic pathway in the development of a nursing intervention which addresses these new challenges in ACS risk factor reduction. The intervention aims to increase enrollment in CR, and enhance illness perceptions and medication adherence, while decreasing anxiety, risk factors, and emergency revisits.

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 30-33 Acquired QT Prolongation William D. Cahoon Jr, PharmD, BCPS, William D. Cahoon Jr, PharmD, BCPS Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VASearch for more papers by this author William D. Cahoon Jr, PharmD, BCPS, William D. Cahoon Jr, PharmD, BCPS Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VASearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 February 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00021.xCitations: 8 Address for correspondence:William D. Cahoon, PharmD, BCPS,Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, PO Box 980042, Richmond, VA 23298E-mail: wcahoon@mcvh-vcu.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1March 2009Pages 30-33 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 2 p. 64-65 Toward an Understanding of Ethical Perspectives Karyn Holm PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, Karyn Holm PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA From the 1DePaul University, Chicago, ILSearch for more papers by this author 1 Karyn Holm PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, Karyn Holm PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA From the 1DePaul University, Chicago, ILSearch for more papers by this author 1 First published: 04 June 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00035.x Address for correspondence:Karyn Holm, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, DePaul University, 990 West Fullerton, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60614E-mail: kholm1@depaul.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume24, Issue2June 2009Pages 64-65 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 36-38 Heart Failure, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Juanita Reigle RN, MSN, APRN, BC, Juanita Reigle RN, MSN, APRN, BC University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VASearch for more papers by this author Juanita Reigle RN, MSN, APRN, BC, Juanita Reigle RN, MSN, APRN, BC University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VASearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 February 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00023.xCitations: 4 Address for correspondence:Juanita Reigle, RN, MSN, APRN, BC, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 800158, Charlottesville, VA 22908E-mail: jrl6g@virginia.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1March 2009Pages 36-38 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 3 p. 113-114 Heart Failure and Family Caregiver Burden: An Update Barbara M. Usher PhD, APRN-BC, BC-PCM, Barbara M. Usher PhD, APRN-BC, BC-PCM From the 1Department of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PASearch for more papers by this author 1 Karen Cammarata MSN, CRNP, Karen Cammarata MSN, CRNP From the 1Department of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PASearch for more papers by this author 1 Barbara M. Usher PhD, APRN-BC, BC-PCM, Barbara M. Usher PhD, APRN-BC, BC-PCM From the 1Department of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PASearch for more papers by this author 1 Karen Cammarata MSN, CRNP, Karen Cammarata MSN, CRNP From the 1Department of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PASearch for more papers by this author 1 First published: 02 September 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00046.xCitations: 12 Address for correspondence: Barbara M. Usher, PhD, APRN-BC, BC-PCM, Department of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Montefiore, Suite 100-G, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213E-mail: usherbm@upmc.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume24, Issue3September 2009Pages 113-114 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 3 p. 115-116 Lead Misplacement Vs Dextrocardia Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN From the 1 University of California, San Francisco, CA; and 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP, Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP From the 1 University of California, San Francisco, CA; and 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author 2 Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN From the 1 University of California, San Francisco, CA; and 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP, Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP From the 1 University of California, San Francisco, CA; and 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author 2 First published: 02 September 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00047.x Address for correspondence: Kimberly Scheibly, MS, RN, University of California, San Francisco, PO Box 1327, 350 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143-1327E-mail: [email protected] Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1 Marriott HJ. The heart in childhood and congenital lesions. In: Practical Electrocardiography, 8th ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Williams; 1988: 496–508. Google Scholar 2 Lipman BS, Dunn M, Massie E. Pediatric electrocardiography and congenital heart disease. In: Clinical Electrocardiography, 7th ed. Chicago, IL: Year Book Medical Publishers; 1984: 297–322. Google Scholar 3 Asudani D, Broder MI, Natanasabapathy S. Spotting a Zebra by its stripes. Am J Med. 2007; 120 (12): 1028–1030. 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.08.009 PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 4 Bohun CM, Potts JE, Casey BM, et al. A population-based study of cardiac malformations and outcomes associated with Dextrocardia. Am J Cardiol. 2007; 100: 305–309. 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.02.095 PubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Volume24, Issue3September 2009Pages 115-116 ReferencesRelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 2 p. 68-69 Can AV Dissociation Masquerade as Junctional Rhythm? Aimee Lee MS, RN, Aimee Lee MS, RN From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP, Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 2 Aimee Lee MS, RN, Aimee Lee MS, RN From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP, Angela Tsiperfal MS, NP From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 1 Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN From the 1Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA; 2University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author 2 First published: 04 June 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00037.x Address for correspondence:Aimee Lee, MS, RN, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 300 Pasteur Drive H2160, Stanford, CA 94035E-mails: ailee@stanfordmed.org Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume24, Issue2June 2009Pages 68-69 RelatedInformation

Depression is commonly present in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and is independently associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Screening tests for depressive symptoms should be applied to identify patients who may require further assessment and treatment. This multispecialty consensus document reviews the evidence linking depression with CHD and provides recommendations for healthcare providers for the assessment, referral, and treatment of depression.

Patients with heart failure (HF) face significant challenges in maintaining quality of life (QOL), particularly for sexual intimacy. Although recommended for all cardiac patients, it has been suggested that few HF patients receive sexual counseling. This study explored sexual counseling needs, sexual concerns, and sexual activity using a descriptive survey with HF patients (n = 45), recruited from a HF clinic or cardiology office. Most (77%) had not discussed sexual concerns with a health care professional (HCP). Sexual concerns that were rated as occurring 'occasionally/frequently' included partner overprotectiveness (63%), partner fear of sex (36%), lack of sexual interest (42%), erectile problems (74%), orgasmic difficulties (51%). Frequency of sexual intercourse before HF to present was striking, with 53% reporting no sexual activity in the last 2 months compared with 11% before diagnosis of HF. HCPs must provide sexual counseling to HF patients and partners to enhance QOL and to assist in any adaptations to sexual activity.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relative contributions of physical and emotional functioning to overall quality of life (QOL) in men with heart failure (HF). In 76 men with HF (age 63+/-11 years; left ventricular ejection fraction 27+/-9%; 20% NYHA III/IV), initial correlations of Cardiac-Quality of Life Index (C-QLI) scores with sociodemographic/clinical variables, physical functioning (6-minute walk test and Heart Failure Functional Status Inventory), and emotional functioning (depression, anxiety, and hostility, as measured by the Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist) were followed by multivariate stepwise regression. After controlling for sociodemographic/clinical variables, younger age (variance=9%, P=.008), higher depressive symptoms (variance=16%, P=or<.001), and lower self-reported physical functioning (variance=4%, P=.03) accounted for lower C-QLI scores (R2=0.33, P=.03). Compared with physical functioning, emotional functioning and younger age have a stronger relationship to QOL in men with HF.

Heart failure is an increasingly common condition in the United States and is associated with high mortality and burden to health care. It is a chronic condition that is characterized by progressive left ventricular enlargement. While medical therapy can slow the progression of left ventricular remodeling, surgical approaches to treatment have been developed to improve the survival and quality of life of heart failure patients. This article reviews the surgical procedures for left ventricular dysfunction and focuses on cardiac support devices as a new therapy for heart failure patients. The nursing care of patients with cardiac support devices will be presented and a case study will highlight practical points to help guide patient care.

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 2 p. 66-67 Preventing the Progression of Heart Failure from Syndrome to Disease: If not You, Who? Eileen M. Stuart-Shor PhD, ANP, BC, FAHA, FAAN, Eileen M. Stuart-Shor PhD, ANP, BC, FAHA, FAAN From the 1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston2Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA3Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MASearch for more papers by this author 1,2 Susan S. Stengrevics RN, ACNS, BC, CCRN, Susan S. Stengrevics RN, ACNS, BC, CCRN From the 1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston2Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA3Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MASearch for more papers by this author 3 Eileen M. Stuart-Shor PhD, ANP, BC, FAHA, FAAN, Eileen M. Stuart-Shor PhD, ANP, BC, FAHA, FAAN From the 1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston2Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA3Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MASearch for more papers by this author 1,2 Susan S. Stengrevics RN, ACNS, BC, CCRN, Susan S. Stengrevics RN, ACNS, BC, CCRN From the 1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston2Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA3Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MASearch for more papers by this author 3 First published: 04 June 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00036.x Address for correspondence:Eileen Stuart-Shor, PhD, ANP, BC, FAHA, FAAN, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125-3393E-mails: eileen.stuart-shor@umb.edu; estuarts@bidmc.harvard.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume24, Issue2June 2009Pages 66-67 RelatedInformation

This paper presents the main causes of heart failure (HF) and an update on the genetics studies on each cause. The review includes a delineation of the etiology and fundamental pathophysiology of HF and provides rational for treatment for the patient and family. Various cardiomyopathies are discussed, including primary cardiomyopathies, mixed cardiomyopathies, cardiomyopathies that involve altered cardiac muscle along with generalized multiorgan disorders, and various cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease (ischemic cardiomyopathy) and hypertension (hypertensive cardiomyopathy). A brief review of pharmacogenetics and HF is presented. The application of the genetic components of cardiomyopathy and pharmacogenetics is included to enhance cardiovascular nursing care.

The incidence of congestive heart failure continues to escalate worldwide, taxing health care systems. Current therapies focus on clinical management. Current accepted regimens have provided some success; however, most patients show progression of their disease. Because of this failure, research continues to explore therapies directed at stabilization of their disease and hopefully to improve the downward spiral. Publications have asserted that the failing heart is energy starved. D-ribose, a naturally occurring pentose carbohydrate and a key component in the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecule, has demonstrated an ability to replenish ATP levels and improve diastolic dysfunction following myocardial ischemia, which has been shown to improve the clinical state of patients afflicted with congestive heart failure. D-ribose may provide the necessary metabolic substrate to benefit this energy-deficient state found in heart failure.

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 27-29 Cardiovascular Nursing in South Africa Ronel Pretorius RN, PhD(c), Ronel Pretorius RN, PhD(c) School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorLiz Macera RN, PhD, NP-C, Liz Macera RN, PhD, NP-C University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author Ronel Pretorius RN, PhD(c), Ronel Pretorius RN, PhD(c) School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorLiz Macera RN, PhD, NP-C, Liz Macera RN, PhD, NP-C University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 February 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00022.xCitations: 1 Address for correspondence:Ronel Pretorius, RN, PhD(c), School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Private Bag X 6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South AfricaE-mail: Ronel.Pretorius@nwu.ac.za Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1March 2009Pages 27-29 RelatedInformation

The purpose of this study is to compare differences in patient preferences for visitors during hospitalization for a cardiovascular event specifically comparing cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) patients to those on cardiac step down units (SDU). A convenience sample 63 subjects from the CICU, mean age of 61.2 +/- 14.4 years, 21 males and 41 females, were compared with 61 subjects, mean age of 67.9 +/- 14.4 years, 15 females and 46 males, on the "Patient's Perception of Visits in the Hospital" questionnaire. The CICU patient perceived higher value for visiting specifically because visitors assisted with interpretation of information (P<.02), were calming (P<.05), providing information about them to staff (P<.01), helped with care (P<.000), and reinforced treatments (P<.004). There were no differences in total stressor score between CICU and SDU patients, though the CICU patient worried more about their visitors traveling (P<.025). The SDU patient perceived that visitors were disruptive to rest (P<.001) and that visitors intensified their pain (P<.008). The majority of patients preferred unlimited visiting hours, with 3 visitors at a time, and some limits on children. Text data identified unlimited visiting for close family members, the benefit of support from visitors, and the stress of lengthy visits. These data provide voice to cardiovascular patient's perception of visitors.

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 42-43 HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATIONS: WHAT'S THE DATA? Sue Wingate PhD, RN, CRNP, Sue Wingate PhD, RN, CRNP The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, Mount Laurel, NJSearch for more papers by this author Sue Wingate PhD, RN, CRNP, Sue Wingate PhD, RN, CRNP The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, Mount Laurel, NJSearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 February 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00020.xRead the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume24, Issue1March 2009Pages 42-43 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 39-41 Recipe for Torsades de Pointes Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this authorAngela Tsiperfal MS, RN, Angela Tsiperfal MS, RN Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN, Kimberly Scheibly MS, RN University of California, San Francisco, CASearch for more papers by this authorAngela Tsiperfal MS, RN, Angela Tsiperfal MS, RN Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CASearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 February 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00030.xCitations: 1 Address for correspondence:Kimberly Scheibly, MS, RN, University of California, San Francisco, PO Box 1327, 350 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143-1327E-mail: kimberly.scheibly@ucsf.edu Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1March 2009Pages 39-41 RelatedInformation

Progress in Cardiovascular NursingVolume 24, Issue 3 p. 102-104 The American Heart Association-Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and European Society of Cardiology-Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions Postdoctoral Mentoring Program in Cardiovascular Nursing: Developing Cardiovascular Nursing Research in Lebanon Samar Noureddine PhD, RN, Samar Noureddine PhD, RN From the 1Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonSearch for more papers by this author 1 Samar Noureddine PhD, RN, Samar Noureddine PhD, RN From the 1Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonSearch for more papers by this author 1 First published: 02 September 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00043.x Address for correspondence: Samar Noureddine, PhD, RN, Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonE-mail: sn00@aub.edu.lb Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume24, Issue3September 2009Pages 102-104 RelatedInformation