Antihypertensive Prescription Pattern, Self-reported Reasons for Non adherence to Antihypertensives and Lifestyle Practices among the Elderly

Antihypertensive Prescription Pattern, Self-reported Reasons for Non adherence to Antihypertensives and Lifestyle Practices among the Elderly

Introduction: Adherence to antihypertensives is not to be assumed just because people seek help. It is a complex issue and requires individualised care. Individuals above the age of 60 years have double the risk of cardiovascular diseases for each rise in 20 mmHg Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) or 10...

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Main Authors: Melita Sheilini, H Manjunatha Hande, Mukhyaprana Prabhu, Mamatha Shivananda Pai, Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Asha Kamath, Anice George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
aged
cardiovascular diseases
medication adherence
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