Patterns of utilization and optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy and associated factors among heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction in selected hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Michael Adamseged,
Mekoya Mengistu,
Gashaw Solela
et al.
Abstract:Background
The global burden of heart failure, especially with reduced ejection fraction, is a significant health issue. Current guidelines stress the importance of optimal medication use to maximize patient outcomes. Nevertheless, a notable gap exists in implementing these guidelines worldwide. In Ethiopia, there is limited post-guideline data on the utilization and optimization of medications for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. This study aims to evaluate the patterns of utili… Show more
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