secondary prevention – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study shows that post MI use of polypill combination of ASA, ACE-inhibitor, and statin as opposed to individual pill forms improved secondary prevention outcomes due to better adherence to treatment.

August 29, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 29, 2022 Source: Combination ‘polypill’ lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events, study finds Reference:Polypill Strategy in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention
Study concludes ASA should not be used for primary prevention of heart disease because side effects outweigh benefits

January 10, 2012

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Aspirin a day may be harmful, study says Reference: Effect of Aspirin on Vascular and Nonvascular Outcomes

Study shows that post MI use of polypill combination of ASA, ACE-inhibitor, and statin as opposed to individual pill forms improved secondary prevention outcomes due to better adherence to treatment.