What do you think of the hypothesis that taking the \"polypill\" will reduce the incidence of CV deaths by 88% in patients over the age of 55 years (irrespective of their level of CV risk factors, and likelihood of CV events)?  
Yes 41% (12)
No 58% (17)
The Poly-Pill could reduce cardiovascular disease considerably. A strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease by more than 80% . N J Wald, BMJ 2003;326:1419
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