Medications for Chronic Conditions and Mortality in Older Adults.

Hui-Fen Hsu Hung-Pin Tu Kuei-Min Chen Frank Belcastro

Published in: Nursing research (2022)

General practitioners should know that chronic polypharmacy is associated with increased mortality risk. Recognizing the possible adverse effects of multiple medication use could help physicians optimize drug regimens in the future.

Keyphrases

primary care
drug induced
cardiovascular events
adverse drug
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
emergency department
coronary artery disease
electronic health record