Long-term statin adherence in patients after hospital discharge for new onset of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a population-based study of real world prescriptions in Taiwan

Long-term statin adherence in patients after hospital discharge for new onset of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a population-based study of real world prescriptions in Taiwan

Abstract Background Despite the recommendations of statins treatment for secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), treatment adherence and persistence are still a concern. This study examined the real world practice of long-term adherence and persistence to statins trea...

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Main Authors: Shu-ting Chen, Shih-ting Huang, Wen-Yi Shau, Chao-Lun Lai, Jim Z. Li, Selwyn Fung, Vicki C. Tse, Mei-Shu Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Adherence
Persistence
Secondary prevention
Hypercholesterolemia
Statins
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1032-4

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