Cardiovascular

An analysis of Australian PBS data has found that around a fifth of all people prescribed with statins, antihypertensives, anticoagulants and antiplatelets stop taking their medication within three months. Here we examine the study findings and look at ways we can improve medication adherence and persistence.

This booklet has been created for patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure (CHF). It contains useful information about chronic heart failure; what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, treatment options and advice on lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your symptoms.

This handy resource for patients prescribed Spedra is a comprehensive guide designed to educate patients regarding quality use of medicine. The information within provides essential details about Spedra usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects & causes of erectile dysfunction.

Here we examine why medication adherence is critical to reducing cardiovascular disease rates and some strategies that may help.

Key things to know about bilastine

Nearly one in two high-risk people who have already had a cardiovascular event may still not be meeting the recommended target for LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or bad cholesterol).

How could an increased focus on risk reduction and management help in the primary prevention of heart disease in Australians?