Publications by authors named "Vera Furmanova"
The Assessment of Serum Drug Levels to Diagnose Non-Adherence in Stable Chronic Heart Failure Patients.
Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove)
February 2020
Background: The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of drug non-adherence in stable chronic heart failure (CHF) patients using serum drug levels (SDL) assessment.
Methods: CHF patients were prospectively enrolled during scheduled outpatient visit. Except standard procedures an unanticipated blood sampling for the SDL assessment was obtained.
Serum drug levels to diagnose non-adherence in acute decompensated heart failure.
Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub
June 2016
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze medication non-adherence by measuring serum drug levels (SDL) in patients presenting with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).
Methods: Included in the study were chronic heart failure patients presenting with signs of acute decompensation. Blood sampling for the measurement of SDL was performed shortly after presentation.