Table 3 Treatment related characteristics of patients with CVD (n = 222)
From: Drug therapy problems among hospitalized patients with cardiovascular disease
Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
Number of medications | |
 < 5 | 149(67.1) |
 ≥ 5 | 73 (32.9) |
Frequently used medications | |
 Furosemide | 97(43.7) |
 Statins | 82(36.9) |
 Antiplatelets | 74 (33.3) |
 Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors | 61 (27.5) |
 Beta-blockers | 53(23.9) |
 Calcium channel blockers | 48(21.6) |
 Spironolactone | 44 (19.8) |
 Anticoagulant | 43(19.4) |
 Hydrochlorothiazide | 18(8.1) |
 Digoxin | 16(7.2) |