Meeting
Abstract Number: 203
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 62‐year‐old man was admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath, weaknessb and chills. In addition, he complained of loss of appetite resulting in weight loss. The patient had a history of chronic, recurrent sinus infections treated with multiple antibiotics over the past 3 years. Two months prior to this hospitalization he […]
Abstract Number: 203
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Despite the consistently proven benefits of cardioprotective medications, medication adherence (MA) remains a challenge in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Studies suggest that up to 50% of patients with CAD are nonadherent to medications, with patient knowledge, beliefs, and expectations playing a vital role. We aimed to assess patient-related medication non-adherence (MNA) factors in […]