RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 SUPPORT Findings
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 28 suppl 1
SP 8
OP 10
DO 10.1177/1559897715613349
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/28_suppl_1/8.2.abstract
AB The SUPPORT trial, involving 166 patients (mean age, 58 years) with acute myocardial infarction being treated with ticagrelor, demonstrated the value of an interactive smartphone app in boosting drug adherence and adopting/continuing healthy cardiovascular lifestyle changes. This and other disease-specific apps could be used to complement secondary prevention strategies.