Factors that contribute to poor adherence to statin therapy in coronary heart disease patients from Chongqing and measures to improve their therapeutic outcomes

In conclusion, CHD patients with moderate stenosis or adverse effects tended to have poor statin adherence, and this was significantly associated with increased cardiovascular events. We should strengthen education of the importance of statin therapy for both patients and doctors and facilitate the ability of patients to obtain their statin medication.Clinical Study Register Code: ChiCTR-EPC-16007839.
Source: Genes and Diseases - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research