Major study shows addition of widely used agent to treatment can
prevent 50,000 heart attacks and deaths in Canada
(NC)—Cardiovascular disease remains the leading killer in Canada. In
fact, one in five of all deaths each year are from coronary artery
disease, the most common manifestation of heart disease. Despite
medical advances, far too many men and women continue to die
prematurely from this deadly disease. Many people may know they have
coronary disease yet feel quite well until suddenly they are struck
down by a heart attack. New treatment strategies are badly needed.
Common heart pill enhances survival hopes
An important international heart study published in the prestigious
medical journal The Lancet, showed that patients with coronary
artery disease who add the safe and inexpensive blood pressure drug
perindopril (Coversyl®) to their existing treatment can
significantly reduce their risk of heart attacks and heart related
deaths.
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