11/12/2025
Recent research suggests that a fixed-dose combination 'polypill', combining blood pressure and cholesterol medications, can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. In large trials, polypills reduced cardiovascular risk by around 21–31% compared with placebo.
While this strategy offers promise in simplifying prevention and improving adherence, there’s ongoing debate over whether a broad approach is appropriate compared with individualised risk assessment.
In his latest article, Dr Konrad Grosser explores the limitations of the polypill in isolation and highlights how functional testing, systems biology, and targeted intervention can reveal hidden risk factors far earlier than traditional models alone.
Learn more in the latest news article > https://kentcardio.com/latest-news/individualised-care-vs-the-polypill-debate/