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Improving medication adherence in cardiovascular disease
Hassan Al-Riyami1, Sunil K Nadar2
1Head Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
The British Journal of Cardiology
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Improving cardiovascular disease (CVD) management requires understanding medication adherence. Addressing socio-economic and healthcare factors can enhance patient adherence, improving CVD control.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) management relies on medication adherence and lifestyle changes.
- Reported adherence rates for cardiovascular medications are low, ranging from 30% to 70%.
- Non-adherence rates are even higher for individual cardiovascular risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of assessing medication adherence in CVD management.
- To explore the socio-economic and healthcare-related factors influencing patient adherence.
- To identify strategies for improving medication adherence to enhance CVD control.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cardiovascular medication adherence.
- Analysis of socio-economic and healthcare system factors impacting adherence.
- Discussion of potential strategies for improving adherence levels.
Main Results:
- Medication adherence is a critical, yet often inadequate, component of CVD management.
- Numerous socio-economic and healthcare factors significantly influence patient adherence.
- Understanding these factors is key to developing effective adherence strategies.
Conclusions:
- Improving medication adherence is essential for better individual and public health outcomes in cardiovascular disease.
- Tailored strategies addressing patient-specific factors are needed to enhance adherence.
- Further research into the interplay of socio-economic and healthcare factors is warranted.
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