Friday 15 November 2019

Send patients texts to remind them to take statins, doctors say

Send patients texts to remind them to take statins, doctors say Sending patients text messages to remind them to take their statins could save thousands of lives a year, a study suggests.

Cardiologists say the simple tactic – known as 'nudging' – could also include emails or phone calls.

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower their cholesterol levels, drastically slashing their risk of heart attacks and strokes.

But figures suggest as little as six per cent of patients adhere to their prescription of the pills, which cost pennies and are proven to be life-saving. The Daily Mail

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