Prevalence and determinants of Hyperpolypharmacy in adults with heart failure: an observational study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Peter J KennelJerard Kneifati-HayekJoanna BryanSamprit BanerjeeIrina SobolMark S LachsMonika M SaffordParag GoyalPublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2019)
Hyperpolypharmacy is a common condition among adults with HF. We additionally found that low household income and low educational status are independently associated with hyperpolypharmacy, suggesting that non-medical factors may be contributing to this potentially harmful condition.