{"id":6096,"date":"2018-01-27T22:01:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-28T03:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medisafeapp.wpengine.com\/leveraging-digital-tools-for-afib-med-support\/"},"modified":"2022-11-21T10:46:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T15:46:37","slug":"leveraging-digital-tools-for-afib-med-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medisafeapp.com\/de\/leveraging-digital-tools-for-afib-med-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Leveraging Digital Tools for AFib Med Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

The old clich\u00e9 rings true, \u201cmedications don\u2019t work if they\u2019re not taken.\u201d Many of us have experienced walking away with a new prescription without understanding what it\u2019s really for, how it works, or how this may affect our other medications. Managing one medication properly is difficult enough, but add in multiple prescriptions and you can quickly find yourself in over your head.
\nWhen it comes to AFib, medications are often the first line defense to slow heart rate and reduce the risk of stroke. Anticoagulants, as with other medications, work best when taken exactly as prescribed but the consequence for taking them incorrectly is correspondingly higher. When taken improperly, your blood may too thin, increasing the risk of bleeding. Conversely, if your blood is too thick, the risk of stroke increases.
\nThe introduction of smart phones and other digital technology presents a new opportunity for staying on track with meds. Keeping track of your medications digitally means that each doctor\u2019s visit can begin with a more informed conversation. Not only does it show that you\u2019ve \u2018done your homework\u2019 and taken clear steps toward following the care plan or medication directions that have been agreed upon, but it can also make you a more informed patient.
\nTake Mike for instance, a 63-year-old Medisafe user from Toronto who received a heart transplant a few years ago. Keeping track of all of his medications digitally alerted him to the fact that a new prescription he received was contraindicated for his other medications.\u00a0 He was then able to inform his doctors of the need for another solution. Mike kept himself safe and reminded his doctor to always ask patients about all medications taken, including those prescribed by other physicians.
\nConnecting with care partners, family members or friends, is another key component of staying on track with medications. An alternative to daily phone calls checking on medication adherence, care partners can simply receive an automatic notification if a dose is missed.
\nThe Medisafe app on your smart phone can remind you when to take your meds, alert your care partners, and help you learn more about your medications. Each time you add a new medication, you\u2019ll see videos and written materials to explain the purpose of the medication so you can always look back. Your phone can become your best weapon in your fight against AFib.
\nFind Medisafe on the app store<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The old clich\u00e9 rings true, \u201cmedications don\u2019t work if they\u2019re not taken.\u201d Many of us have experienced walking away with a new prescription without understanding what it\u2019s really for, how it works, or how this may affect our other medications. 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