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Suboptimal control of blood pressure is associated
with higher risk of cardio-vascular events
Poor patient adherence to treatment
Multiple medications
Medications with multiple daily doses
Adherence rate to treatment: Less than 50%
In half of the patients with hypertension
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Cardiovascular risk
Eur Heart J. 2018 ;39:3021-3104, Hypertension. 2006;47:345-351, Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2010;6:321-325.