"polypill" to reduce the risk of MIs and strokes

May 2009

People are hearing (again) about a "polypill" to reduce the risk of MIs 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 MIs and stroke.

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