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) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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, PREVENTION, INHIBITORS, DISEASE
  • 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.