Timing of First Postdischarge Follow-up and Medication Adherence After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Faridi KF, Peterson ED, McCoy LA, Thomas L, Enriquez J, Wang TY. Timing of First Postdischarge Follow-up and Medication Adherence After Acute Myocardial Infarction. JAMA Cardiology 2016, 1: 147. PMID: 27437885, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionMedication adherenceClinic visitsHospital dischargeMyocardial infarctionIntervention Outcomes Network RegistryPlatelet P2Y12 receptor inhibitorsAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAcute Coronary TreatmentFirst outpatient followImproved care transitionsP2Y12 receptor inhibitorsPostdischarge Follow-upAngiotensin receptor blockersSecondary prevention therapiesLong-term prognosisLow medication adherencePatient medication adherenceProportion of daysLower household incomeGuidelines hospitalsReceptor blockersAcute MIClinical characteristicsCoronary Treatment