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[Decreasing cardiovascular morbidity: how to improve adherence to the treatment in the translational era]
I V Zhirov1,2
1National Medical Research Center for Cardiology.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|December 21, 2020
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Cardiovascular diseases cause significant illness and death in Russia. Improving patient adherence to treatment is crucial for managing these conditions and reducing mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a primary cause of illness and death within the Russian Federation.
- Poor patient adherence to prescribed medical treatments is a significant challenge in managing CVDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the substantial impact of cardiovascular diseases on public health in the Russian Federation.
- To address the critical issue of patient non-adherence to cardiovascular treatments.
- To propose potential solutions for enhancing patient adherence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on cardiovascular disease burden in Russia.
- Analysis of factors contributing to poor patient adherence.
- Exploration of evidence-based strategies to improve adherence.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Russian Federation.
- Patient non-adherence is a prevalent issue negatively impacting treatment outcomes.
- Several strategies can be implemented to improve adherence, including patient education and simplified treatment regimens.
Conclusions:
- Addressing patient adherence is essential for reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Russia.
- Implementing targeted interventions can improve treatment adherence and ultimately decrease CVD-related mortality.
- A multi-faceted approach involving healthcare providers and patients is necessary for successful management of cardiovascular health.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases are the main drivers of the morbidity and mortality in Russian Federation. We briefly discussed the poor adherence of the patients and outlined the solutions of this problem.
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