The Role of Pharmacy in Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors

  • Abeir Nafel T Alenezi et al.
Keywords: Pharmacy, cardiovascular risk factors, medication management, patient education, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, medication therapy management, lifestyle modifications, health screenings.

Abstract

Pharmacies play a crucial role in managing cardiovascular risk factors through medication management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Pharmacists are often the most accessible healthcare providers, making them vital in screening patients for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes—all key contributors to cardiovascular disease. They can assess patients' medication regimens, ensuring adherence and identifying potential drug interactions or side effects. By engaging in medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacists work closely with patients to optimize therapeutic outcomes, recommending lifestyle modifications and helping to adjust medications when necessary. Their involvement can significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing the prevalence of these risk factors. In addition to medication management, pharmacists are essential in promoting preventive care through health screenings and educational initiatives. They can conduct cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, provide nutritional advice, and help design tailored exercise programs, thus facilitating healthier lifestyle choices. Furthermore, pharmacists can empower patients by educating them about the importance of regular check-ups and screening tests for early detection of cardiovascular issues. By collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, pharmacists ensure a comprehensive approach to managing cardiovascular risks, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes in the community.

Author Biography

Abeir Nafel T Alenezi et al.

Abeir Nafel T Alenezi¹, Ali Mohammed Alamri², Sabrin Ahmd muflih Alruwili³, Khalid Faraj H Albanaqi⁴, Ahmed Ghalib Ghallab Alanazi⁵, Awaad Saud A Alharbi⁶, Aljenaidi Mohammed Naif M⁷, Anisah Owaidh Hammad Albalawi⁸, Albalawi, Abdulaziz Eid⁹, Shuruq Mohammad A Abusaber¹⁰

¹ Technician - Pharmacy, Eradah Mental Health Complex, Arar, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
² Technician - Pharmacy, Maternity and Children's Hospital, Medical Supply, Tabuk, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia.
³ Pharmacy Technician, Northern Borders Health Cluster - Maternity and Children Hospital, Arar, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁴ Pharmacy Technician, Al-Owaigilah General Hospital, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁵ Pharmacist, Hulayfah Sufla Primary Health Care Center, Hail, Hail Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁶ Pharmacist, Alrass General Hospital, Alrass, Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁷ Pharmacy Technician, Al-Jouf Health Cluster - Maternity and Children Hospital, Sakaka, Al-Jouf Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁸ Pharmacist, Tabuk Health Cluster - Alwajh General Hospital, Alwajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia.
⁹ Technician - Pharmacy, Mental Health Hospital, Hail, Hail Region, Saudi Arabia.
¹⁰ Pharmacy Technician, Tabuk Health Cluster - Alwajh General Hospital, Alwajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia.

Published
2023-10-04
Issue
Vol 2023 No Issue 2 (2023)
Section
Regular Issue
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