Cardiovascular emergencies rank as the leading cause of death among adults.
Prompt identification and timely intervention are crucial to saving lives.
This is especially true for three critical conditions: sudden cardiac arrest, heart failure, and acute pericarditis.
Cardiovascular emergencies represent critical, life-threatening events that require swift identification.
Prompt recognition is essential to initiate timely treatment, thereby reducing the risk of serious complications and death.
Cardiovascular diseases = #1 cause of death worldwide (WHO, 2024)
17.9 million deaths annually from heart-related conditions
Home care patients at high risk due to:
– Advanced age & comorbidities (HTN, diabetes, COPD)
– Limited access to immediate hospital services
– Medication non-adherence & lifestyle risks
Delays in recognition and response → higher mortality
Home care nurses = critical first responders
