Atencion primaria
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
[A review of the medication in polymedicated elderly with vascular risk: a randomised controlled trial].
To analyse the effectiveness of a medication review based on intervention directed at improving the appropriateness of drug treatments according to the established guidelines, as well as blood pressure, serum lipid and blood glucose control in elderly patients on multiple medication, and cardiovascular disease or high risk of cardiovascular disease. ⋯ Clinical medication review improves the appropriateness of antiplatelet treatment in the elderly on polypharmacy and with high risk of cardiovascular disease. No improvement in biochemistry measurements was found.