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Doctor Martha Mackay

University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada)

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Dr. Mackay has more than 40 years of cardiovascular nursing experience, including 12 as a a clinician-scientist, combining the roles of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Cardiology at St. Paul’s Heart Centre and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing. Dr. Mackay’s focus is on improving the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction. Her expertise and leadership in cardiovascular nursing is recognized nationally and has earned her several awards. Mackay has received several provincial and national research awards and currently holds the UBC School of Nursing “MacMillan Nursing Research Scholar” Award. Her research examines sociodemographic and behavioural influences on cardiac health, such as sex/gender, ethnicity and depression.

Evaluation of a program to screen for psychological distress in cardiac inpatient units

Event: EuroHeartCare 2019

Topic: Stress, Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Heart Disease

Session: Stress, Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Heart Disease

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Is racism a factor in emergency department nursing care of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome?

Event: EuroHeartCare 2018

Topic: Prehospital and Emergency Department Care

Session: Acute Cardiac Care

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