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ArticleARYA atherosclerosis2024

Effectiveness and medication adherence in patients with ST- elevated myocardial infarction: Persian polypill study.

Elaheh Amirfar, Ehsan Shirvani, Shervin Ghaffari Hoseini, Marjan Mansourian, Shima Aminzadeh, Marjan Jamalian, Alireza Nateghi, Afshin Amirpour, Mohammad Kermani-Alghoreaishi, Zahra Teimouri-Jervekani and 9 more

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Article in ARYA atherosclerosis, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Elaheh AmirfarIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Ehsan ShirvaniInterventional Cardiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Shervin Ghaffari HoseiniDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Marjan MansourianDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Shima AminzadehDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Marjan JamalianChamran Cardiovascular Medical and Research Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Alireza NateghiDigestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Afshin AmirpourCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mohammad Kermani-AlghoreaishiAdvara Heartcare, Bundaberg Base Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
Zahra Teimouri-JervekaniCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Jamshid NajafianIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hamid SaneiIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Alireza Khosravi-FarsaniHypertension Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Kiyan Heshmt-GhahdarijaniHeart Failure Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mozhdeh AskariDepartment of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Mohammadsadegh SahebzadehCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Nizal SarrafzadeganIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hamidreza RoohafzaIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Masoumeh SadeghiCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundPolypill or fixed-dose combination has been recognized as an effective secondary prevention strategy for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the polypill on one-year medication adherence, patient satisfaction, and lipid profile control in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

methodsThis was an open-label, multicentric, randomized clinical trial study of STEMI patients who were prescribed a polypill (Aspirin 81 mg, Atorvastatin 40 mg, Metoprolol Succinate 47.5 mg, and Valsartan 40 mg) versus usual care (continued with separate medications) for secondary prevention. The primary outcome was to compare one-year medication adherence between groups. Other outcomes included comparing patient satisfaction and lipid profile after 12 months of follow-up, as well as identifying predictor factors of medication adherence.

resultsOf 624 STEMI participants, 289 patients were treated with the polypill (79.2% male; mean age 61.67 ± 8.54 years), and 335 patients received usual care (82.7% male; mean age 62.10 ± 9.63 years). After one-year follow-up, no significant differences were detected between groups regarding medication adherence (p-value = 0.351) and cholesterol levels (p-value = 0.808). The polypill strategy was associated with increased patient satisfaction and better control of LDL-C (p-value = 0.043) and HDL-C (p-value < 0.001). Patients with a history of chronic kidney disease (OR: 13.392; p-value = 0.001), cerebrovascular disease (OR: 4.577; p-value = 0.011), and higher waist circumference (OR: 1.01; p-value = 0.002) demonstrated a lower probability of medication adherence. In contrast, in-hospital complications such as arrhythmia (OR: 0.039; p-value = 0.010), bleeding (OR: 0.034; p-value = 0.007), and higher ejection fraction (OR: 0.965; p-value = 0.002) were associated with a higher probability of medication adherence.

conclusionIn STEMI patients, participants treated with polypills were more satisfied and showed better lipid profile control. However, a longer follow-up duration is needed to examine the effectiveness of the polypill on medication adherence in this subgroup.

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LipidsMedication AdherencePatient SatisfactionPolypillST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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PMID40103623
PMCPMC11913457

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