https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/631691
Title: | 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 | Authors: | Chen, Shu-Ting Huang, Shih-Ting Shau, Wen-Yi CHAO LUN LAI Li, Jim Z Fung, Selwyn Tse, Vicki C Lai, Mei-Shu |
Keywords: | Adherence; Atherosclerosis; Hypercholesterolemia; Persistence; Secondary prevention; Statins; Taiwan | Issue Date: | 15-Mar-2019 | Publisher: | BMC | Journal Volume: | 19 | Journal Issue: | 1 | Start page/Pages: | 62 | Source: | BMC cardiovascular disorders | Abstract: | 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 treatment initiated after hospital discharge for ASCVD, and their associated factors in a nationwide cohort. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/631691 | ISSN: | 1471-2261 | DOI: | 10.1186/s12872-019-1032-4 |
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