Med. praxi. 2010;7(12):501-503
The role of the nurse in preventing cardiovascular diseases
- Centrum preventivní kardiologie, III. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Despite modern treatment options, cardiovascular diseases still remain the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the Czech
Republic. There are numerous options for reducing the risk of their manifestations. The nurse is able to perform a number of tasks necessary
for successful prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Her role ranges from taking part in patient examination and determination of
risk to educating the patient about the principles of a healthy lifestyle, including active promotion of non-smoking, to monitoring the
adherence to the recommended measures and their continuous modification based on current needs. It is often the motivational and
educational work of the nurse that determines the long-term success of the preventive measures in individual patients.
Keywords: cardiovascular disease, prevention, risk factors, education
Published: January 1, 2011 Show citation
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