Cardiac and pulmonary emergencies

Protocols for effective management and treatment via pharmacists, emergency medical services, and the role of health informatics in future responses

Bibliographic Data

ID15796226
AuthorsAbdulkarim Hamed Alsulami (National Guard Health Affairs, corresponding author), Abdulaziz Ahmad Alrashidi (0000-0002-8454-3357, National Guard Health Affairs), Amani Ayyadhah Alanazi (National Guard Health Affairs), Bander Batti Alrasheedi (National Guard Health Affairs), Ibrahim Ahmad Daghas (National Guard Health Affairs), Adel Mansour Alzahrani (National Guard Health Affairs), Saif Helal Almutairi (National Guard Health Affairs), Najlaa Saeed Alghamdi (National Guard Health Affairs)
Year2021
Volume5
IssueS1
Pages1237-1254
Publication date2021-01-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978
PublisherUniversidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC)
DOI10.53730/ijhs.v5ns1.15171
OpenAlexW4402619660
LanguageEN
References cited62

Background: The aging population in the U.S. is rapidly increasing, with those aged 65 and older expected to reach 95 million in the next 40 years. This demographic shift leads to a higher prevalence of cardiopulmonary emergencies, which are commonly encountered in emergency departments (EDs). This paper explores four prevalent conditions—atrial fibrillation (AF), congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary embolism (PE), and pneumonia—and their specific considerations in elderly patients. Aim: To review the management protocols for these cardiopulmonary conditions in older adults and to highlight the unique challenges and considerations associated with their treatment and management via pharmacists and ED. The review also focus on the main role of health information system in the future responses to cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Methods: The study involves a comprehensive review of current literature on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of AF, CHF, PE, and pneumonia in elderly patients. The focus is on treatment protocols, diagnostic strategies, and the impact of age-related factors on disease management. Results: Effective management of these conditions requires tailored approaches due to age-related physiological changes. For AF, anticoagulation therapy is crucial but must be carefully balanced against bleeding risks

Atrial fibrillation · Cardiology · Disease · Disease management · Heart failure · Intensive care medicine · Medical emergency · Pneumonia · Pulmonary embolism · Acute Myocardial Infarction Research · Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes · Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies · Medicine · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine

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