Persistence with antihypertensives in uncomplicated treatment-naïve very elderly patients: a nationwide population-based study

Persistence with antihypertensives in uncomplicated treatment-naïve very elderly patients: a nationwide population-based study

Abstract Background Limited studies have evaluated the medication-taking behavior in very elderly hypertensive patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the persistence and adherence with antihypertensive agents in treatment-naïve patients, along with other related factors, according to age. M...

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Main Authors: Kyung Hee Choi, Yun Mi Yu, Young-Mi Ah, Min Jung Chang, Ju-Yeun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Hypertension
Treatment persistence
Adherence
Aged
Very elderly
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0665-4

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