Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications and Cardiovascular Morbidity Among Newly Diagnosed Hypertensive Patients

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Authors

Giampiero Mazzaglia · University of Bologna

Ettore Ambrosioni · University of Bologna

Marianna Alacqua · University of Bologna

Alessandro Filippi · Società Italiana di Medicina Generale

Emiliano Sessa · University of Bologna

Vincenzo Immordino · Società Italiana di Medicina Generale

Claudio Borghi

Abstract

The long-term reduction of acute cardiovascular events associated with high adherence to antihypertensive treatment underscores its importance in assessments of the beneficial effects of evidence-based therapies in the population. An effort focused on early antihypertensive treatment initiation and adherence is likely to provide major benefits.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 120, Issue 16, pp. 1598-1605

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.108.830299

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