- Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Influencing Factors Among Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 23. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with CHD and T2DM generally exhibited a relatively high HRQoL. However, family history of disease, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, and depressive symptoms were significantly associated with lower HRQoL. Targeted interventions emphasizing health education, behavioral modification, and psychological support may effectively enhance both physical and mental health in this population, thereby contributing to improved long-term outcomes and overall quality of life.
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- Dyadic Capability in Stroke Survivors and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Integrated Concept Analysis. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 22. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Dyadic capability represents a critical yet underdeveloped construct in stroke care. Its clarification provides a theoretical foundation for future measurement development and for designing nursing interventions that enhance the translation of knowledge into real-world action in stroke survivor-caregiver dyads.
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- Symptom Management and Caregiver Challenges of Informal Caregiving for Older People With Heart Failure: A Mixed Methods Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers are not only essential partners in heart failure management-they are often the bridge between the home and healthcare system. Addressing their educational and psychosocial needs through structured training and remote nursing support is critical to improving care continuity and outcomes.
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- Sex- and Gender-Focused Education in Cardiovascular Nursing: Implications for Clinical Practice and Health Equity. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Integrating gender-focused education enhances nurses' ability to recognize both sex- and gender-specific differences, improves clinical decision-making, and supports more equitable care delivery. However, implementation is limited by curriculum constraints, lack of faculty expertise, and the risk of reinforcing stereotypes. Structured, evidence-based approaches are needed to ensure effective integration.
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- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association News and Resources. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]JC
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- Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality in Behavioral Clusters of Adults With Cardiometabolic Syndrome: A Data-Driven Model. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Behavioral-socioeconomic clustering identified phenotypes with distinct prognoses in cardiometabolic syndrome. The high-risk cluster 2 reflects the cumulative physiological consequences of long-standing adverse behaviors, socioeconomic deprivation, and comorbid disease progression.
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- Family-Centered Care and Sociodemographic Characteristics as Predictors of Caregiving Burden and Parental Self-Efficacy in Mothers of Infants With Congenital Heart Disease. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Mothers' perceptions of FCC emerged as a key determinant of caregiving outcomes, demonstrating a protective role by reducing burden and enhancing self-efficacy.
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- Early Cardiometabolic Vulnerability in Rural Adults: An Exploratory Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 14. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Sleep-related impairment and depressive symptoms were related to blood pressure and indicators of metabolic disruption and inflexibility in this rural community sample. The effect of depressive symptoms on blood pressure was consistent with autonomic and vascular tone mechanisms but was attenuated by sleep. The youngest participants (ages 29-33 years) exhibited disproportionately high untreated blood pressures compared to all other participants, highlighting the possibility that cardiometabolic vulnerability might manifest earlier in rural communities than typically recognized. Results support early detection initiatives and future biobehavioral-informed research targeting younger populations.
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- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Anxiety and Depression in Individuals With Chronic Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Among individuals with CAF, factors associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms were identified, including sex, educational level, and the number of comorbidities. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating systematic mental health assessment and integrative care strategies into the nursing management of individuals with CAF.
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- Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Telemonitoring Versus Usual Care on Readmission and Mortality Rates in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Nurse-led telemonitoring is associated with fewer hospital readmissions and signals toward improved survival. Programs that include active nurse engagement and timely response to alerts appear most effective. Further adequately powered trials with longer follow-up and standardized intervention components are needed.
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- Contemporary Lipid Guidelines: Key Updates and Implications for Cardiovascular Nurses. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
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- The Interplay Between Physical Symptoms, Benefit Finding, Patient Activation, Social Support, Family Function, and Hope in Patients With Heart Failure: A Network Analysis. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Temporality and future dimension of hope emerged as a central node in the entire network of hope, indicating that as the most important component of hope, greater attention should be paid to it. Moreover, physical symptoms, benefit finding, patient activation, social support, and family function are contributors to hope in patients with heart failure. Therefore, interventions targeting these factors may be conducive to enhancing hope in patients with heart failure.
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- Self-Care, Treatment Adherence, and Frailty in Older Adults With Hypertension: A Descriptive Correlational Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 07. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: In older adults with hypertension, self-care appeared to play an important role in frailty and mediated the impact of treatment adherence. Findings suggest that frailty in older adults with hypertension might be influenced by modifiable behavioral and cognitive self-care practices in addition to aging-related processes. Hypertension management in older adults might benefit from self-care-centered interventions alongside pharmacological adherence strategies, integration of frailty screening, and targeted support for high-risk groups.
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- Predictors of Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay After Heart Valve Surgery: A Case-Control Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Multiple clinical and postoperative factors were associated with a prolonged ICU stay after valve surgery. These findings can inform nursing protocols and targeted interventions to enhance recovery and reduce ICU burden.
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- Characteristics and Care Practices in People Hospitalized for Heart Failure With Coexisting Diabetes: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study. [Journal Article]J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Jul 03. [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes mellitus care was markedly under-addressed during HF admission. This is the first Japanese study to quantify HF-DM care disparities using effect sizes and highlight targets for nurse-led integrated pathways and stronger collaboration with endocrinologists.
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