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The need to test the theories behind the Polypill: rationale behind the Indian Polycap Study

Abstract

In this Viewpoint, Dr Xavier and colleagues discuss the rationale behind their choice to perform a study on a cardiovascular Polypill in the setting of primary prevention, and behind the drug combinations used in The Indian Polycap study. Results of The Indian Polycap study will be available in April 2009.

Authors

Xavier D; Pais P; Sigamani A; Pogue J; Afzal R; Yusuf S

Journal

Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 96–97

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 1, 2009

DOI

10.1038/ncpcardio1438

ISSN

1743-4297

Associated Experts

Salim Yusuf

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Fields of Research (FoR)

3214 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

3 Good Health and Well Being

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Administration, OralAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAspirinAtenololCapsulesCardiovascular AgentsCardiovascular DiseasesDiureticsDouble-Blind MethodDrug CombinationsDrug CostsHumansHydrochlorothiazideHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsIndiaPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsPrimary PreventionRamiprilResearch DesignSecondary PreventionSimvastatinTreatment Outcome
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