Impact of Non-Adherence on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in US Veterans

Conclusions: Assignment of V15.81 code prior to AHD therapy was associated with higher risks of renal and cardiovascular outcomes in incident hypertensive US veterans. Previous history of non-adherence is a poor prognostic marker in hypertensive individuals; therefore, patients with V15.81 code may require close monitoring. The observational nature of this study limits our ability to make firm recommendations for clinical practice.Am J Nephrol 2015;42:151-157
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research