The Pulse Pod
AACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
Podcasting since 2022 • 24 episodes
The Pulse Pod
Latest Episodes
News & Views Recording: The Power of Patient Education in Cardiac Rehabilitation
When it comes to recovering from heart disease, knowledge truly is power. Imagine being diagnosed with a heart condition and feeling overwhelmed by medical jargon, new medications, and lifestyle changes. This is where patient education in cardi...
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News & Views Recording: Where It Started and Where It's Going: Change Ideas in Pulmonary Rehab
Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR reads an interesting overview of the use of PR for COPD by Karen Edwards, MS, RRT, RCEP, FAACVPR, and Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, FPCNA, FAACVPR, FACC.
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News & Views Recording: The Core Components of Cardiac Rehab
Todd Brown MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, MAACVPR reflects on the review and modernization of the Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation in this CR Week special narrated by Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR.
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News & Views Recording: Getting More Z's: Do It for Your Heart
Quantity and quality of sleep have serious implications for the heart, especially in vulnerable populations such as cardiac rehab participants. Guest author Misti J. Norton, PhD, DBSM, explains the difference between insomnia and insuffi...
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News & Views Recording: New Tobacco Cessation Frameworks: Implications for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
To transition from being a "current" smoker to a "former" smoker, individuals must acknowledge the addictive nature of smoking and embrace a forward-moving mindset. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organizat...
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