Published date : 7 September 2022
Polypill Strategy in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention
Angina
Reviewed by
G. Bozet, MD
Published in
N Engl J Med. 2022 Aug 26.
Commentary
A polypill that includes key medications associated with improved outcomes (aspirin, angiotensin-converting–enzyme [ACE] inhibitor, and statin) has been proposed as a simple approach to the secondary prevention of cardiovascular death and complications after myocardial infarction.
Dr. Fuster said: “The findings suggest that a polypill could become an integral part of strategies to prevent cardiovascular events in post-infarction patients. By simplifying treatment and improving adherence, this approach has the potential to reduce the risk of recurrent disease and cardiovascular death on a global scale.”