Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally. This article explores
the evidence surrounding community pharmacist interventions to reduce cardiovascular …

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health concern of world-wide distribution
and is also the most common cardiovascular disease risk factor. Adequate control of blood …

Background Hypertension is one of the leading public health problems globally. About half
of the deaths from cardiovascular diseases were attributed to hypertension in 2008 …

Background In recent years, developing countries like Bangladesh are facing a higher
burden of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension as a result of demographic …

The study examined prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension (HTN),
and associated factors and to evaluate the trend in hypertension between 2009 (period 2) …

Objective To explore patients' perspectives and experiences following a trial of a pharmacist-
led service in hypertension management. Methods A qualitative study comprising individual …

Background Pharmaceutical interventions by community and hospital pharmacists can
improve medication safety and result in financial savings. Their effect has not been fully …

Measurement of adherence is complex and many methods, both direct and indirect are
used; there is no universal gold standard. In this article, we share our experiences in a …

Objectives: To determine population lipid profiles, awareness of hyperlipidaemia and
adherence to Australian lipid management guidelines. Design and setting: Population …

Background The majority of patients using antihypertensive medications fail to achieve their
recommended target blood pressure. Poor daily adherence with medication regimens and a …