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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 Goyal
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • heart failure
  • healthcare
  • acute heart failure
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • left ventricular