Adherence to statin medications can improve length and quality of life
Individuals who are at risk for heart disease or stroke can save a significant amount of money on the drugs they need by purchasing through Canadian online pharmacies.
Individuals who are at risk for heart disease or stroke can save a significant amount of money on the drugs they need by purchasing through Canadian online pharmacies. However, buying these medications is only the first step to staying healthy. Patients must adhere to their treatment routines as recommended by their doctors in order to optimize their well-being.
According to a new study from North Carolina State University, the vast majority of individuals at risk for heart disease or stroke do a poor job of taking statins as prescribed by their physicians.
"We found that only 48 percent of patients who have been prescribed statins are taking their prescribed dose on a regular basis after one year," said lead author Jennifer Mason. "That number dips to approximately 27 percent after 10 years."
She and her colleagues explained that statins are an important component of many medical treatment guidelines for cardiovascular conditions. These medications can lower cholesterol levels as well as the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The team emphasized that more adherence-improving interventions should be implemented in order to improve patients' quality of life, including educational materials and electronic reminders to take medications.
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