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Combination pill could be cost effective in preventing heart disease

(Medical Xpress)—A single combination pill could reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke in Latin Americans by up to 21 percent at a cost of about $35 per quality adjusted life year gained, according to a study led by ...

Cardiology created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

People more likely to take heart medicines in combo pill

People are much more likely to take heart medicines if they're combined in one pill, according to a late-breaking clinical trial presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012.

Cardiology created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First Polypill trial in people selected on age alone (50 and over) shows substantial health benefit

Results of a randomised trial carried out by academics at Queen Mary, University of London and published today in PLoS One [1] show that a four-component Polypill given to people aged 50 and over to reduce their risk of hea ...

Cardiology created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast