Helping patients stick with heart medications
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a program to help people who have had a heart attack, stroke, or other blood vessel disease take their heart medications every day. It is for patients who sometimes miss their pills and want better support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had a stroke, heart attack, or blood vessel disease.
- You take three heart medicines (blood pressure pills, aspirin, and a statin) every day for at least 6 months.
- You sometimes miss doses of one or more of these medicines.
- You get your care at our primary care center.
- You agree to join the study and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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