Pharmacological treatment in patients with heart failure: patients knowledge and occurrence of polypharmacy, alternative medicine and immunizations

Aims: To evaluate in patients with heart failure (HF) due to systolic dysfunction the occurrence of polypharmacy, alternative medicine, immunization against influenza, and patients’ knowledge about their medication. Methods and results: Sixty‐five patients, 49 men, mean age 60.5±12.0 years answered...

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Published in:European journal of heart failure 2004-03, Vol.6 (2), p.219-226
Main Authors: Martínez-Sellés, Manuel, Robles, José A. García, Muñoz, Roberto, Serrano, José A., Frades, Elisa, Muñoa, Marta Domínguez, Almendral, Jesús
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cardiovascular Agents - therapeutic use
Complementary Therapies - methods
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Heart failure
Heart Failure - drug therapy
Humans
Immunization - methods
Influenza
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Knowledge
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Polypharmacy
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Aims: To evaluate in patients with heart failure (HF) due to systolic dysfunction the occurrence of polypharmacy, alternative medicine, immunization against influenza, and patients’ knowledge about their medication. Methods and results: Sixty‐five patients, 49 men, mean age 60.5±12.0 years answered a confidential questionnaire during 2002. Polypharmacy was frequent, 48 (74%) were taking six or more pills per day and 18 (28%) 11 or more. Fifteen patients (23%) used over‐the‐counter analgesics. Eight patients (12%) used alternative medicine [five women (31%) vs. three men (6%), P=0.02]. Forty‐four patients (68%) received immunization against influenza (18 patients
ISSN:1388-9842
1879-0844
DOI:10.1016/j.ejheart.2003.09.009