European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

📢 New issue out now!

Issue 1 of 2026 brings a strong focus on global CVD prevention, digital health & tele-rehabilitation, nurse-led models, and life-course approaches to cardiovascular health.

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New study in #HF patients (NYHA II–III) shows that a 12-week home-based high-intensity inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program (<10 min/day) led to modest improvements in:
✅ VO₂peak
✅ 6-min walk distance
✅ Inspiratory muscle strength
✅ Quality of life

📢Issue 7 is now available!

It includes papers related to:
📍#AI and #diversity
📍#Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis
📍What's the difference between quality assurance, quality improvement and quality improvement research?
📍and more...

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🏠💪 Home-based high-intensity inspiratory muscle training (IMT) shows promise in chronic #HF

In a 12-week RCT, a <10 min/day, home-based IMT protocol improved exercise capacity, inspiratory strength & quality of life in HF patients

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Self-management programs based on self-efficacy may help youth with congenital heart disease build knowledge, skills, and social support—but evidence on clinical outcomes remains limited. More research is needed.

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#CHD #AdolescentHealth #SelfManagement