Optimal pharmacological treatment and adherence to medication in secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in Spain. Results from the CAPS study

ConclusionsLow adherence to guideline‐oriented treatment as well as low adherence to medication was found by a self‐reported questionnaire. Enhancing adherence to guideline recommended therapy and reducing treatment complexity seem to be reasonable strategies to improve adherence to secondary prevention medications.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - December 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alberto Cordero, Luis Rodriguez Padial, Alberto Batalla, Luis L ópez Barreiro, Francisco Torres Calvo, Jose M. Castellano, Emilio Ruiz, Vicente Bertomeu‐Martínez, Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research