Being well-informed about statin is associated with continuous adherence and reaching targets

YILMAZ, MEHMET; Pinar, M; Naharci, I; Demirkan, B; Baysan, O; Yokusoglu, M; Erinc, K; Tandogan, I; Isik, E

doi:10.1007/s10557-005-5202-5

Being well-informed about statin is associated with continuous adherence and reaching targets

YILMAZ M. B., Pinar M., Naharci I., Demirkan B., Baysan O., Yokusoglu M., ...More

CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY, vol.19, no.6, pp.437-440, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 19 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1007/s10557-005-5202-5
Journal Name: CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.437-440
Keywords: statin, being well-informed, adherence, targets
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Statins are life saving drugs in cardiovascular practice. However, they still are underprescribed in many situations despite their well-established benefits. Adherence may be improved by increased comprehension of the patients.