Gout drug shows benefit post-MI
But there are too many unanswered questions to use it in practice yet, says expert
26th November 2019
By Clare Pain
Daily low-dose colchicine following treatment for acute MI lowers the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events, results of a large study show.
Autumn crocus - original source of colchicine
Nearly 2400 patients randomised to a 0.5mg daily dose of the drug for almost two years were 23% less likely to have any of a composite of cardiovascular events than
