but evidence on clinical outcomes is still limited .

#EJCN #Fridaysread . Youth with congenital heart disease (CHD) face complex transitions to adulthood. A new systematic review finds that self-efficacy-based self-management interventions may improve knowledge, skills & social support ⬇️.

📣Advocacy spotlight series! . This #Heartbeat is an interview with Jennifer Crow, a clinical specialist occupational therapist in stroke and a clinical academic research fellow.

A new EJCN discussion paper explores how Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) can be embedded in AI-driven chatbots. The potential is real—but so are the risks of bias. Cross-sector collaboration is key. Read more ⬇️. #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth

📢 Can AI help us share science more effectively?. We explored the quality of AI-generated podcasts summarizing articles in European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Listeners found them engaging—but noted issues with accuracy, style, and trust.

Our #Fridaysread recommendation comes a day later, but with good reason. We have been busy at #ACNAP2025, but also we were also waiting for the publication of a specific article ⬇️.

A review mapped 31 digital technologies designed to support shared decision-making (SDM). 🧠Most are web-based tools that help patients & clinicians discuss risks, options, & decisions together.📈Half of the studies published after 2018. #Fridaysread

Take a look at the Editor's choice of issue 4, which is an #RCT that examined the effects of a home-based multicomponent exercise programme on #frailty in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. @OUPMedicine @ESC_Journals

⏩Faster ECGs, faster care. A review finds triage initiatives in the ED cut door-to-ECG and door-to-balloon times for STEMI patients—but no clear impact yet on mortality or length of stay. 🔗 #STEMI #EmergencyMedicine #Cardiology #ECG

📢New issue!. This issue has a special focus on women's heart health ❤️ with articles focusing on:.📌Sense of coherence.📌SCAD .📌Physical activity and sex-specific guidelines . Find the full issue⬇️.

#EJCN #Fridaysread. How much do parents influence teen heart health?. A new study from Korea links adolescent cardiovascular health to their parents’ health, habits, and lifestyle. 💡Family-based approaches may be key. 🔗

💡Life after SCAD isn’t just physical. A new study finds women face deep psychological and rehab challenges—often becoming their own experts due to limited clinical support. Recovery needs to address both heart and mind. 🔗 #WomensHealth #CardioTwitter

Can phone check-ins boost heart medication adherence?. ➡️A new RCT found no added benefit from nurse-led calls vs. usual care after CVD screening. 💡Improving adherence may need more than follow-up. 🔗 #CVD #RCT #MedicationAdherence #NursingResearch

🫀 Atrial fibrillation (AF) care is evolving. The 2024 ESC Guidelines introduce AF-CARE, stressing patient involvement + collaboration across nurses, allied pros & physicians. A new Consensus Statement explores how to make this work in practice⬇️.

#EJCN #Fridaysread. 🩺 What happens when families witness resuscitation?.A scoping review explores the psychological and emotional impacts on loved ones present during in-hospital resuscitations. 🔗

How can nurses help close the gap between evidence and practice? . This paper explores the role of nurse-led initiatives in Learning Health Systems, distinguishing QI, QA, and QI research—and why understanding these differences matters for improving care

#EJCN #Fridaysread. 📢 Social determinants of health (SDoH) may not predict mortality in heart failure patients at discharge—but their long-term impact matters. 🔗 #CardioTwitter #HeartFailure #SDoH #HealthEquity

❤️From peak performance to patient: A personal journey from endurance testing to the cardiology ward. Richard Cresswell, a former Premier League footballer, writes about some unexpected turns of his cardiac health. Read more:

#Fridaysread .Why are South Asians underrepresented in cardiac rehab (CR) despite facing higher heart disease risks?. A systematic review found that communication religion and cultural beliefs are some of the factors that impact CR participation. 📃

One in three patients with #cardiovascular #disease experience #psychological #distress. This discussion paper ⬇️ describes a pragmatic approach to psychological screening, which can be easily integrated to routine clinical care.