Open AccessWhat Is the Future of Stroke Prevention?
Author(s) -
Walter N. Kernan,
Lenore J. Launer,
Larry B. Goldstein
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.592022
Subject(s) - polypill , medicine , stroke (engine) , medical prescription , intensive care medicine , population , randomized controlled trial , pharmacology , alternative medicine , surgery , environmental health , pathology , mechanical engineering , engineering
The control of stroke risk factors remains challenging. The "polypill" concept represents a novel approach for reducing stroke and cardiovascular risk factors in the entire population. The polypill would include several components and be provided without prescription to all adults of a certain age.
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