Trends in Antihypertensive Medication Discontinuation and Low Adherence Among Medicare Beneficiaries Initiating Treatment From 2007 to 2012 [Epidemiology/Population]

In conclusion, low adherence to antihypertensive medication has decreased among Medicare beneficiaries; however, rates of discontinuation and low adherence remain high.

Source: Hypertension - August 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tajeu, G. S., Kent, S. T., Kronish, I. M., Huang, L., Krousel-Wood, M., Bress, A. P., Shimbo, D., Muntner, P. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Hypertension Epidemiology/Population Source Type: research