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

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 Apri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature clinical practice cardiovascular medicine 2009-02, Vol.6 (2), p.96-97
Hauptverfasser:	Xavier, Denis, Pais, Prem, Sigamani, Alben, Pogue, Janice, Afzal, Rizwan, Yusuf, Salim
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Adrenergic beta-Antagonists - administration & dosage Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - administration & dosage Aspirin - administration & dosage Atenolol - administration & dosage Capsules Cardiac Imaging Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Cardiovascular Agents - administration & dosage Cardiovascular Agents - economics Cardiovascular diseases Cardiovascular Diseases - drug therapy Diuretics - administration & dosage Double-Blind Method Drug Combinations Drug Costs Drug therapy Drug therapy, Combination Health aspects Humans Hydrochlorothiazide - administration & dosage Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - administration & dosage India Medicine Medicine & Public Health Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors - administration & dosage Prevention Primary Prevention Ramipril - administration & dosage Research Design Secondary Prevention Simvastatin - administration & dosage Treatment Outcome viewpoint
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1743-4297 1759-5002 1743-4300 1759-5010
DOI:	10.1038/ncpcardio1438