Bridging Care Transition After Hospitalization for Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Interventions
In conclusion, all but 1 patient continued drug therapy after discharge from the hospital. The simple predischarge steps included patient education and provision of a 1-week supply of tablets and prescriptions. Treatment continuation was independent of visits to the community-based primary physician. Patients living alone or with an in-house caregiver more often delayed visits to primary physicians yet continued relevant drug therapy.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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