Determinants of Statin Initiation Among Adult Diabetic Patients in Bonga, Ethiopia.

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)

Only near to 40% of patients started statins. Physician reluctance and unavailability of drugs were the most common reasons not to initiate statins. The hospital tries to provide medication. Physicians should evaluate patients in need of cardio-protective drugs.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
cardiovascular disease
primary care
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes
adverse drug
electronic health record