Assessment of Adherence to Cardiovascular Medicines in Saudi Population: An Observational Study in Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Ahmad Abdulrahman AlmemanAbdulrahman Al MesnedIbrahim Abdullah AlredainiRaghad Ibrahim AlhumaidanSarah Bakheet AlharbiFarah Abdullah AlassafSeham Fayez AlharbiSaud Bader AlharbiHadeel Mubarak Alharbi

Published in: Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets (2023)

The current study showed that there is a good level of adherence among patients with cardiovascular diseases toward their diseases. The most common reasons for neglecting medications include traveling or being busy, forgetting multiple medications, and being tired or sleeping. Having experience with side effects was the only significant factor affecting adherence to medications.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
glycemic control
patient reported outcomes