Adherence to antihypertensive therapy prior to the first presentation of stroke in hypertensive adults: population-based study

Conclusion
These data suggest that poor adherence to antihypertensive therapy substantially increases near- and long-term risk of stroke among hypertensive patients.

Source: European Heart Journal - October 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Herttua, K., Tabak, A. G., Martikainen, P., Vahtera, J., Kivimaki, M. Tags: Hypertension Source Type: research