Preface -- Section I: Perspectives on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention -- Chapter 1: Introduction and Prevention Framework -- Chapter 2: Biological Pathways of Risk -- Chapter 3: Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health -- Section II: The spectrum of Cardiovascular Risk -- Chapter 4: Traditional Risk Factors -- Chapter 5: Behavioral Risk Factors -- Chapter 6: Psychosocial Risk Factors -- Chapter 7: Women-Specific Risk Factors -- Chapter 8: Other Chronic Conditions That Increase Cardiovascular Risk -- Chapter 9: Emerging Risk Factors -- Chapter 10: Comprehensive Risk Assessment -- Section 3: Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Prevention -- Chapter 11: Introduction to Behavior Change -- Chapter 12: Physical Activity -- Chapter 13: Nutrition -- Chapter 14: Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Cessation -- Chapter 15: Weight loss -- Chapter 16: Overview of Pharmacotherapies for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention -- Chapter 17: Sleep Promotion -- Chapter 18: Promoting Mental Health and Stress Reduction -- Section 4: Special Populations -- Chapter 19: Ancestry Groups -- Chapter 20: Men -- Chapter 21: Women (focus on specific conditions that preferentially affect women) -- Chapter 22: Adults with Congenital Heart Disease -- Chapter 23: Prevention in Children and Young Adults -- Chapter 24: Midlife-and Aging Adult Considerations -- Section 5: Leadership and Enhanced Roles for Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses -- Chapter 25: Nursing Roles -- Chapter 26: Nursing Practice Settings -- Chapter 27: Evidence Based Practice for Prevention -- Chapter 28: Health Policy and Advocacy for Cardiovascular Prevention: Nursing’s Role.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of essential concepts and evidence that guide the practice of contemporary preventive cardiovascular nursing. The sections incorporate a lifespan approach to cardiovascular wellness, and provide perspectives on sources of known and emerging cardiovascular risk factors as well as the spectrum of multidimensional factors including biological, behavioral, psychological and sociocultural influences on cardiovascular wellness, risk, and the evolution of cardiovascular conditions. Unique features address: 1) building resilience across the lifespan such that optimal cardiovascular wellness can be attained within multiple contexts of health states to increase a healthy lifespan and longevity; 2) behavior change skills for risk factor reduction; 3) risk factors and risk reduction approaches with special populations defined by gender, , age and aging, heath states, and health equity issues; and 4) high level roles for cardiovascular nurses as provider - risk assessor, communicator and care provider; educator, leader, patient and health advocate. Relevant case studies are included throughout to facilitate the application of the content. This book fills a gap in that there is no other book on preventive cardiovascular nursing care and roles , and it provides support for the nurse to lead relevant interdisciplinary teams. The book will empower nurses to build knowledge and skills for cardiovascular prevention and to provide leadership for optimal cardiovascular wellness for patients and communities. .