The Concept of the Polypill in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global epidemic and the largest cause of noncommunicable disease–related death worldwide. The concept of a combination pill, or “polypill,” composed of aspirin, antihypertensives, and a statin has been suggested to simplify and improve the prevention and...

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Main Authors: Brandon Wiley, Valentin Fuster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2014-04-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
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Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/54