"polypill" to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes
May 2009
People are hearing (again) about a "polypill" to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
We often joke about putting statins, aspirin, or ACE inhibitors in the water because they work so well to lower cardiovascular risk.
Now researchers are testing a combination pill that can be given to anyone over a certain age...such as 55...to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
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