Lipid-Lowering Therapy Utilization and Dosage Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: A Retrospective Cohort from 12 Community Hospitals.

Rasha KhatibEric J YehNicole Glowacki Catherine B McGuinessHanding XieRolin L WadeBethany A KalichYi LiAbdelhadi RifaiNeal Sawlani

Published in: Clinical epidemiology (2023)

This real-world study found that despite recommendations in clinical practice guidelines, high-intensity LLT fill rates at discharge and 1-year adherence to LLT remain suboptimal. Clinical characteristics, including ACS type and LDL-C values, were strong predictors of filling and adherence to guideline-recommended therapy. Age, sex, and race/ethnicity disparities were observed in discharge fill rates and 1-year adherence. These results highlight the need for continued efforts at the patient and provider levels to improve LLT adherence among ACS patients.

Keyphrases

high intensity
acute coronary syndrome
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
primary care
chronic kidney disease
glycemic control
newly diagnosed
resistance training
mental health
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
clinical practice
bone marrow
replacement therapy
patient reported