Open AccessAdherence to Non-Selective Beta Blockers for Prevention of Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhotic Patients
Author(s) -
Yang An,
Xiangbo Xu,
Tianshu Ren,
Zhenhua Tong,
Fernando Gomes Romeiro,
Andrea Mancuso,
Xiaozhong Guo,
Xingshun Qi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s326192
Subject(s) - medicine , beta (programming language) , gastroenterology , pharmacology , intensive care medicine , computer science , programming language
Long-term use of non-selective beta blockers (NSBBs) is essential for the prevention of esophageal variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis but may impair the patient's adherence. The present study aimed to investigate the adherence to NSBBs to prevent variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients.