Self-reported Medication Adherence and Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Stable Coronary Heart Disease<subtitle>The Heart and Soul Study</subtitle>

Abstract

In outpatients with stable coronary heart disease, self-reported medication nonadherence is associated with a greater than 2-fold increased rate of subsequent cardiovascular events. A single question about medication adherence may be a simple and effective method to identify patients at higher risk for adverse cardiovascular events.