Tag: prevention

Vitamin D to Prevent Cancer and CVD: VITAL Trial

VITAL Trial Vitamin D Summary The VITAL trial aimed to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. It was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted with a two-by-two factorial design, including vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) at a dose of 2000 IU per day and marine n−3 (omega-3) fatty acids […]

SECURE Trial Summary: Polypill Strategy in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention

2022 SECURE TRIAL Polypill Strategy in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention Phase 3, randomized, controlled clinical trial Objective: To evaluate the effect of polypill that includes key medications (aspirin, ramipril, and atorvastatin) on cardiovascular events in post-Ml patients. 2499 Inclusion criteria: Patients >65 years old and diagnosed with a type 1 myocardial infarction within 6 months prior […]