A combination therapy in fixed dosages can reduce CVD by more than half

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Combination Therapy Can Reduce Risk Of CVD By More Than Half

As per a study by Hamilton researchers, a combination therapy of aspirin, statins, and at least two blood pressure medicines administered in fixed dosages can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than half. Every-year, over 19 million people die from CVD. "This combination, either given separately or combined as a polypill, substantially reduces fatal and non-fatal CVD events," said author Philip Joseph, associate… read-more

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - 02:26 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Cardiovascular disease, Research Study, Heart Diseases, combination therapy

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