Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. While pharmacological
advancements have improved the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular …

Objective To evaluate and compare the effect of interventions for improving adherence to
medications for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) secondary prevention …

Over the past half-century, medical research on cardiovascular disease (CVD) has achieved
a great deal; however, medication adherence is unsatisfactory. Nearly 50% of patients do …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review was to synthesize research findings
from recently published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) targeting any phase of …

BACKGROUND Medications for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
save lives but adherence is often inadequate. The optimal role for physicians in improving …

Approximately 50% of patients with cardiovascular disease and/or its major risk factors have
poor adherence to their prescribed medications. Finding novel methods to help patients …

Background Adherence to multiple cardiovascular (CV) medications is a cornerstone of
coronary heart disease (CHD) management and prevention, but it is sub-optimal worldwide …

Background Use of cardiovascular medication has increased over time, especially for
primary and secondary prevention, with polypharmacy common. Methods Review of …

Non-adherence to medication is a global health problem with far-reaching individual-level
and population-level consequences but remains unappreciated and under-addressed in the …

Objectives To determine whether adherence interventions should be administered to all
medication takers or targeted to nonadherers. Data sources and study selection Systematic …