Identifying and managing PAD requires a head-to-toe strategy. Guest Tiffany Staab, RN, FNP, MSN, describes the four PAD stages, how the disease disproportionately affects Black patients, and the importance of listening to patient symptoms and observing lower limbs to help stem the tide of PAD-related amputations.

PCNA PAD resources: https://pcna.net/health-topics/pad/

AHA PAD heat map: https://professional.heart.org/en/education/pad-for-professionals/pad-collaborative/heat-map

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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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