Factors associated with clopidogrel use, adherence, and persistence in patients with acute coronary syndromes undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Abstract

Prior use of clopidogrel, comorbid conditions such as diabetes and chronic pulmonary disease, prior hospitalization, PCI without stenting, and younger age had a negative impact on clopidogrel adherence. These findings may assist programs to improve thienopyridine compliance through a better understanding of patients' disease profiles and concomitant medication use.