Publications by authors named "Hila Hakim"
Background: Home hospitalization is a care modality growing in popularity worldwide. Telemedicine-driven hospital-at-home (HAH) services could replace traditional hospital departments for selected patients. Chest x-rays typically serve as a key diagnostic tool in such cases.
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- A study was conducted on patients receiving hospital-at-home (HAH) treatment to assess the prevalence and management of electrolyte disturbances, which are not typically included as a primary reason for HAH care.
- The analysis reviewed data from 267 patients over 14 months, revealing that 97.75% had electrolyte disturbances, with conditions like hyponatremia being the most common.
- Results indicated that patients with these disturbances had higher rates of chronic kidney disease and cancer, but the treatment in a home setting showed no significant complications, such as death or serious heart issues.
Background: The hospital-at-home (HAH) model is a viable alternative for conventional in-hospital stays worldwide. Serum electrolyte abnormalities are common in acute patients, especially in those with many comorbidities. Pathologic changes in cardiac electrophysiology pose a potential risk during HAH stays.
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