The Claim
In adults aged 60–65 without cardiovascular disease but at intermediate risk, daily combination therapy with rosuvastatin (10 mg), candesartan (16 mg), and hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg) for a median of 5.6 years reduces the risk of the composite endpoint including heart failure, cardiac arrest, or revascularization by 28% compared to dual placebo, with an absolute risk reduction of 1.6 percentage points and a number needed to treat of 63.
What the research says
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In adults aged 60–65 at intermediate risk for heart disease but without existing cardiovascular disease, taking a daily pill combining rosuvastatin, candesartan, and hydrochlorothiazide for about 5.6 years lowers the chance of heart failure, cardiac arrest, or needing a revascularization procedure by 28% compared to taking two placebo pills.
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In adults aged 60–65 without cardiovascular disease but at intermediate risk, daily combination therapy with rosuvastatin (10 mg), candesartan (16 mg), and hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg) for a median of 5.6 years reduces the risk of the composite endpoint including heart failure, cardiac arrest, or revascularization by 28% compared to dual placebo, with an absolute risk reduction of 1.6 percentage points and a number needed to treat of 63.
Lowering bad cholesterol prevents fatty buildup in artery walls, while lowering blood pressure reduces stress on those walls and the heart. This keeps arteries open and strong, prevents heart muscle from thickening, and stops the heart from failing or needing surgery.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Blood-Pressure and Cholesterol Lowering in Persons without Cardiovascular Disease.
For older adults at moderate heart disease risk but no prior heart problems, taking one pill with three medicines (cholesterol and blood pressure drugs) for about six years lowered their chance of serious heart issues by about 1.6% compared to taking dummy pills — meaning it works as claimed.
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