ABSTRACT

Cardiovascular diseases are the most diseases prevalent in India. Cardiovascular diseases are showing an increasing trend due to changes in lifestyle and social habits. Medicines are the basis of the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Factors such as low rates of use of evidence-based therapies, high cost of drugs and long duration of therapy make the rational use of cardiovascular drugs difficult. The aim of the study was to evaluate the drug prescription model in cardiovascular disease. Prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary hospital over a period of 6 months. In the study, 200 patients were enrolled and evaluated with their demographics, medical history, and prescription drugs. In this study, among the 200 cardiovascular disease cases were evaluated, the incidence of cardiovascular disease was common in men (53.5%) and most prevalent in the age group 51 to 60 years. In evaluating the cardiovascular drug prescription pattern, anticoagulants (13.3%), antianginal drugs and statins (6%), antihypertensives (9.6%) were the prescribed drugs. Increasing age, random lifestyle changes, lack of physical activity, increased stress, workload, and smokinglike habits have paved the way for greater morbidity and mortality. Drug-drug interaction creates problems in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, as it requires multiple therapies. Effective strategies and regular monitoring need to be implemented to improve patient compliance and achieve better outcomes. Key words: Cardiovascular diseases, Angina, Myocardial infraction, prescribing pattern, Statins
Publication date: 01/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.5947