Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) affirms that women's health nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide healthcare for women across the lifespan have a critical role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk screening and implementation of primary prevention strategies to improve the cardiovascular health of women. NPWH promotes a person-centered cardiovascular health approach based on currently recognized guidelines, appropriate use of risk assessment tools, attention to social determinants of health (SDOH), and shared decision making about best strategies to reduce CVD risk. A multidisciplinary health professional team-based approach has the potential to improve outcomes for ongoing CVD prevention, especially when an individual is determined to be at higher risk because of comorbidities or family history of premature CVD. NPWH asserts that SDOH-mediated inequities in cardiovascular care and outcomes must be addressed at all levels through changes in healthcare systems, health professional education, public health measures, and culturally competent team-based healthcare delivery.

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As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

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Position Statement

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Keywords:

Cardiovascular Disease, Risk Screening, Cardiovascular Health, Primary Prevention, Women's Heart Health

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The National Association of Nurse Practioners in Women's Health

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