Statin adherence and persistence on secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Taiwan
Journal
Heart Asia
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
2
Pages
e011176
Date Issued
2019-09-02
Author(s)
Shau, Wen-Yi
Huang, Shih-Ting
Chen, Shu-Ting
Li, Jim Z
Fung, Selwyn
Tse, Vicki C
Lai, Mei-Shu
Abstract
Evidence and treatment guidelines support the use of statins in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) for secondary prevention of subsequent cardiovascular (CV) event. However, treatment adherence and persistence are still a concern.
Subjects
adherence; atherosclerosis; persistence; secondary prevention; statin
SDGs
Publisher
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
Type
journal article