Persistence with antihypertensives in uncomplicated treatment-naïve very elderly patients: a nationwide population-based study.
Kyung Hee ChoiYun Mi YuYoung-Mi AhMin Jung ChangJu-Yeun LeePublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2017)
Very elderly patients were less likely to continue antihypertensive therapy over the first year compared with their younger counterparts. Our findings suggest that a low comorbidity index and lack of medical aid support negatively affect the treatment persistence in this population.