Is the Hypertension Polypill the breakthrough we need for global blood pressure control?

This episode of The Scan features Professor Alta Schutte and Professor Anthony Rodgers discussing one of the world’s biggest health challenges, and a potentially life changing new solution. Around 1.3 billion people live with hypertension (high blood pressure); most live in low- and middle-income countries. It’s a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. But there’s hope.
In this episode we explore a new treatment solution, the Hypertension Polypill, that could accelerate and simplify care and save lives.

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Professor Alta Schutte

Co-Director, Global Cardiovascular Program

Professor Anthony Rodgers

Professorial Fellow, Professoriate

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Duration 15 mins or less

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